‘It’s probably because of me…’

To be exact, it was because of the incident that occurred in Edgel.

The information network between the nobles within the empire, especially with the high-ranking nobles, was extremely tight and quick.

It was obvious that the incident in Edgel would have reached the ears of all the high-ranking nobles and the families of the High Lords in less than ten days. The series of events, starting from the incident in Leus with Toleo Arangis, followed by the incident regarding the third strongest territory of the empire, was sure to have shaken up the political world of the nobles. They would have realized that the Pendragon family was building a hostile relationship with the two families.

‘The quick-witted ones should have already figured out by seeing the events of Sisak and Leus.’

The landscape of power would change depending on who would become the next crown prince, and ultimately enthroned as the next emperor. 

But now, the Pendragon family, which seemed calm from the outside, suddenly popped up from the periphery of the empire and started causing quite a stir. Moreover, they formed a friendly relationship with Prince Ian, a primary candidate as the next crown prince. 

However, a ripple settled down quickly.

The majority of the nobles would have chosen to sit back and observe the situation before taking any action. It was too hasty and risky to jump into the fray and choose a side for now. They still had a lot of time remaining.

But…

‘The matter with the High Lord...