The Kingdom of Shan was a nation that thrived on its commerce and agriculture—though small in size, it was renowned for its immense wealth. Among its citizens, Duke Sharen was particularly influential, using his vast fortune to exert significant influence all across the world.0

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“Here it is.”0

Under Duke Sharen’s orders, a group of about twenty assassins began cautiously advancing toward the labyrinth located in the northern region of Heins Territory.0

- We can’t possibly assassinate Prince Davey. Even the slightest failure will shake the core of the kingdom.0

Despite being hailed as a hero and saint of the continent, those familiar with Davey O’Rowane knew about his wicked temper. The Pallan and Holy Empires had already given up trying to deal with him. It was unlikely that the small Shan Kingdom would fare any better.0

However, his target was not Davey—he instead aimed for the commoner Tadia, who frankly wouldn’t normally be even a miniscule blip on his radar. Duke Sharen was more infuriated by the damage to his own reputation than by the condition of his son. To avoid risking a direct confrontation with Davey, he chose to direct his anger toward Tadia in vain consolation instead.1

There was a saying that money could even make a dead person rise again and get to work for the paycheck. Using his vast wealth, the duke hired assassins to enter...0