“What's going on?”

The warrior who was following behind the lead clansman suddenly slowed down.

“Nothing… I felt a strange feeling from someone. As if…”

Dongye, the lead Dong-Myung Clan warrior, tilted his head.

“Did you recognize someone?”

“No… no. It must have been an illusion. Anyway, who’s supposed to meet us?” the 45-year-old 1st level Awakened Warrior, Dongye, asked before continuing his steps forward.

“It’s Yekin, the second son of the Count. Oh, there he is.”

In front of them, men, women, and servants dressed in fancy clothes came out to welcome them.

Absolute Clans were a state-level force, so there wouldn’t be any nobles foolish enough to neglect properly welcoming an Absolute Clan’s representatives.

*** 

“Welcome.”

Count Essen greeted his guests. Next to him were the Countess and the Count’s sons and daughters, who were guiding the guests to their designated seats.

The guests were all supremely handsome and beautiful. However, everyone’s eyes, which were mixed with fear and curiosity, lingered on San and Biyeon.

“Thank you again for inviting us.”

San raised his arms lightly to his chest. Bending her knees and gracefully bowing her head, Biyeon conveyed her thanks.

“It’s my honor, please enjoy the festivities…”

The Count’s...