However, this small convoy did away with all the traditional formalities as they entered the castle. The crew could clearly hear the soldiers’ curses and angered, rough breaths as they crossed the gates. They grew more nervous as they entered deeper into the castle’s city.

San followed behind with a relaxed expression. In front, he could see Biyeon and the three other representatives that came in before them calmly waiting to join them, as if nothing special happened. She lightly waved her hand towards him. He nodded his head in response. A small smile broke out on his face…

Along the main road, various shops and buildings could be seen. The amount and variety of businesses exemplified how large and powerful the Marquis’ estate was. Right now, every resident and shopkeeper had put down what they were doing and observed the passing procession. Due to the sudden order from the Marquis, everyone had stopped what they were doing and confusedly waited for the procession to pass. The rumors of what happened to Natin and his soldiers last night had already spread throughout the entire area.

After passing through the bustling commerce street, the convoy reached a relatively empty roadway. It was only then that the crewmembers started breathing normally and relaxing their tensed expressions. They...