Not long after Lancelot left, Damien's body floated to the surface of the pond.

Gasp!

A passer-by saw the body, and his face went pale. His legs weakened.

"Hey... Master Damien is dead..."

A few seconds later, the person screamed in horror. The entire manor was in an uproar.

…

Meanwhile, at the Rose Manor, in Jewel City.

The auction was about to end. Then, there was a stir in the crowd. A man in a gorgeous robe was seen approaching slowly, accompanied by the guards.

The man was about 40 years old. He was a gentleman with elegant manners, and a powerful aura permeated from his body.

He was the owner of the Rose Manor—Count Rowan.

"Your Excellency, long time no see!"

"The Count is so fashionable, as usual."

"Pleased to meet you, Count Rowan!"

Everyone went forth to greet Count Rowan when he first appeared! Count Rowan was Pearl City's head guard. He was second in power in the Crescent Moon Principality. He was the most powerful person after the Duke, and everyone was trying