"We investigated the lineage of Kayden's family and discovered they are from the same tree that the Prime Oracles originate from. After internal family rife, the Prime Oracles-branch relocated to the south. The current support they’re receiving from the Prime Oracles may stem from this connection," Stefan explained.

After a moment of reflection, Adrian responded, "That's quite plausible. After all, they were once part of the same faction."

Stefan continued, "Not only that, based on our findings, the resurgence of the Shadow Monarch Syndicate was largely facilitated by the Prime Oracles."

"They did that?" Adrian sneered. "I was wondering how an organization we had pinpointed and thoroughly besieged could make such a comeback. It turns out they had mysterious backers."

They knew mysterious forces hidden in the shadows had existed since ancient times, and these forces often possessed immense power. Behind the Shadow Monarch lay one or possibly several such forces, and the Prime Oracle