Julius' abrupt departure drew complaints from some of the attendees at the estate.

Someone commented, "Mr. Bowen really doesn't care about what others think, does he? He comes and goes as he pleases."

Another chimed in, "That's just how he is. What can you do? The Divine Alchemists are just that powerful."

Someone else snorted and said, "Yeah, the Divine Alchemists were so mighty that Reginald stormed right into their headquarters. They were so mighty they couldn't do a single thing to him for years."

Hearing the mocking tone spreading across the room, Guillermo raised his hand in a calming gesture. "Alright, Mr. Bowen had business to attend to, so we let him leave first. All you need to know is that when the fighting starts, Mr. Bowen will be the first one to strike."

Kelvin laughed. "Of course he will! Mr. Bowen probably dreams about killing Reginald every night."

Guillermo nodded. "Reginald's situation is straightforward enough. It'll be king versus king, a direct head-on conf