While Gerald was frowning, he was still glad that he had sent Aiden back to form an investigation team—to look for the divine fruit tree—in advance. After all, it provided it with a reason to return, and thank god he got back in time. Otherwise, Zack and many others would’ve surely ended up dead…

“…Speaking of which, what’s the percentage of the assets they seized?” asked Gerald, knowing full well that he couldn’t just sit around after knowing what had happened. He needed to reclaim what his family had lost!

“Around sixty… Jaxen—the patriarch of the Morningstars—has already distributed the assets among his four sons for them to manage. As for why they’re trying so hastily to obtain the rest of our assets, it’s mainly because they wish to present them to Jaxen as a birthday present during his banquet that’ll take place in three days,” explained Zack.

“…I see. Not only are the Morningstars ambitious, but they have a rather strong background as well… Compared to the Moldells, this f