Life at the Top

In Suesville, while Jasper and John were meeting.

As one of the two renowned older cities in Riversloth, Suesville’s air of grace was a quality that most other cities did not possess.

In a gray-bricked manor hidden within the mountains and rivers in the outskirts of the city, Ian stood courteously in the middle of the traditional-styled main hall.

A few servants were waiting soundlessly at the hall’s corners, waiting for orders.

Soon later, footsteps approached and were followed by a strong-looking old man who entered the hall from a room inside. The man had a head full of white hair and was wearing traditional clothes.

The man who seemed no different than any other old man who did daily morning exercises was Gale, the spiritual leader of the country’s Haddock Chamber of Commerce

Despite being in his 80s, Gale was still very lively and full of vigor. While he did need a cane to walk, his pace was not slow at all.

“Mr. Hurlbutt…”

the sight of Gale. He nodded

pointed at an empty

his teeth to continue speaking. “Mr. Hurlbutt, forgive me for my shameless behavior, but I’ve come

brows

Gale had retired, his students could be found

was, he was not one

40s, tattle to him like a mistreated child, Gale immediately realized that something was

Gale spoke gently

and told him what

the story had changed to

turned to the Hull family begging for mercy

Law family since it was a

did not say anything about what Ben and Hans

Province and Jasper had stolen it from him