Elten had heard quite a lot of good things about Elias. It was a child who had even remained steadfast when facing their father.
He had always kept a low profile in the past, bordering that of a coward. But after coming to the Academy, he had turned into a bird that was trying to soar through the sky without fear of the vultures.
He had even kidnapped Dreke, and refused to hand him over. On the surface, it looked like a foolish decision that was going to upset the family, but it was actually a very clever decision.
As long as Dreke was under his control, and his whereabouts were unknown, the family couldn't really afford to kill. Dreke's safely had ensured Elias's safety from the family, especially with Dreke's mother holding so much power.
Silas Ashborn was the undeniable Overlord of the Ashborn Family. But after him, it was Dreke's mother that was said to hold the most influence in the family. He had aimed straight at her heart, by kidnapping her only child.
