I thought that this question seemed a bit tricky to answer.

In my understanding, my membership in the Beringer family was the result of Atlas's mediation, which was not explicitly stated.

Seeing that I didn't answer, Ardie smiled gently. "Are you thinking this is a result of Atlas's intervention?"

I felt a bit awkward and asked, "Isn't it?"

Unexpectedly, Ardie nodded confidently. "Yes, indeed, it is because of Atlas's influence. However, it was something agreed upon a long time ago."

"A lon