Inside the grand dining hall, seven people sat around the long table, quietly enjoying their dinner.
After Alex had arrived, Lord Steelhound personally invited him to join the meal—an offer Alex naturally accepted.
Natasha, Jullie, and Rebecca were out in the market at the moment, wandering through the busy streets. Since Jullie would soon be settling down in the Steelhound territory, Rebecca was showing her around. Alice had gone with them too.
To Alex's left sat Sarah, while Celestria took the seat on his right.
Across from them were Eric, Ark, and the lady of the house—Veronica.
As the soft clinking of cutlery filled the room, Victor looked up and spoke.
"First of all, I want to thank you, Alex."
Alex blinked, caught off guard by the sudden gratitude.
"...I don't understand."
