In King City.

These days, Julius grew increasingly uneasy. The sudden appearance of an envoy from the Hernandez family was not something he could easily dismiss. It was time to seek Lionel McClain's counsel on the matter of the aristocratic families.

"Concerning the aristocratic families?" Lionel appeared knowledgeable. "Have you incurred their displeasure?"

Julius shook his head. "I've had no dealings with them. However, a few days back, someone claiming to be from the Hernandez family visit