In Valvas, word spread around at a frightening pace.

Its unique geography of being surrounded by high, long mountain ranges contributed greatly. In only a few days, the story of a cavalier claiming to be the descendant of the Knight King spread throughout Valvas. He was also said to be the nephew of Count Herreran.

Many people were half doubtful, half expectant at the surprising rumor. Even though Count Herreran had vouched for the man, many people were still suspicious. In particular, the large clans representing Valvas dismissed the claim, saying that it was only nonsense.

However, the situation changed rapidly when letters from the Herreran County started to arrive at the bases of the Seven Clans. The letters described the entire situation in detail, and surprisingly, it included the seal of Ortiz, the Guardian Spear of the Valencia Clan.

Shock.

A humongous shockwave spread out throughout Valvas and among the clans. Some suggested that the Herreran County and the Valencia Clan were working in cahoots to devise some kind of plan, but they had no choice but to head to Count Herreran’s manor to confirm the truth.

In less than six days after the rumors started spreading, all six clans, except Valencia, sent their representative...