"Don’t say another word, I get it. Go back and tell them not to act recklessly. It's pointless, understand?" Mr. Yusa said again, clearly knowing how Yura could be. Mr. Yusa then escorted Joseph and Katty to the core area of the hall. For most of the middle and upper-class elites of Koland attending the event, this was the perfect time to expand their social circle. Meanwhile, for the top-tier representatives, the sub-hall in this core area wasn't their final destination. The conference hall in the basement was where the real gathering would take place. However, since the main event hadn't started yet and many important guests hadn't arrived, the basement conference hall remained closed. For now, the key figures were gathered in the sub-hall. Joseph wasn’t too aware of all this, but before they parted ways, Mr. Yusa had filled him in on a few things, giving Joseph and Katty a clearer understanding of their surroundings. At this moment, they didn’t have much to do other than wa

“I am Tannos Ajo. The Ajo Family and the people of Koland welcome our two esteemed guests from Leeds,” said Tannos as he straightened his suit, greeting Joseph and Katty formally and with great politeness. In an instant, Joseph and Katty admired Tannos. As a Koland man with clear insight and comprehensive ethics, this showed his extraordinary ambition and discipline. Joseph wondered why, in the report given by Mr. Hiro, there was so little information about Tannos Ajo, just a few notes. Although Joseph was puzzled by this, he didn’t investigate further at the moment. Instead, he returned Tannos’s courtesy with equal politeness. They talked about many things, and so far, Joseph appreciated Tannos, as he had treated both him and Katty kindly. *** Elsewhere, at the same time. Maudy was in trouble. Initially, Joseph only asked Maudy to find out details about Yura or the person backing her all this time. Joseph suspected she was being manipulated by someone to dislike him.

“You’re telling me to stop this? What more do arrogant noblemen like you want?” Muwon’s raspy voice echoed, still wearing his black cloak. On the other side, Mr. Yusa, standing before him, remained cold and warned, “Muwon, watch your words, or else you’ll be done for!” If the conversation between Muwon and Mr. Yusa were to leak to the public, it would cause a huge uproar. After all, one of them is the mastermind behind the biggest illegal network in Koland, while the other controls the most powerful force in Koland, with a noble family background. If this secret were revealed, the people of Koland would be utterly shocked. What’s more surprising is that their conversation implied that Mr. Yusa wasn’t the only nobleman involved with the Dark Association. If this got out, it could lead to a massive disaster. At this moment, Muwon’s rage reached its peak. “Mr. Yusa, are you talking to me? Are you trying to teach me how to do things? Do you really think you’re worthy?” Muwon’s sha

“By the way, Mr. Yusa... Shouldn't you be attending the meeting over there?” Tannos asked. “Why should I go? It's just a swap of interests anyway. Besides, Dabi and Zaka are already there. Going would just cause trouble,” Mr. Yusa replied casually. Hearing his answer, they didn’t ask any more questions. Everyone in that circle understood the situation, so no further explanation was needed. Thirty minutes passed. In the corner of the room, Joseph could be seen quietly chatting with others. He had come to the banquet with the goal of understanding the mid and upper powers in Koland, but so far, he hadn’t interacted with anyone important. That night, Joseph and Tannos Ajo were puzzled to see Mr. Yusa still lingering in the recreation area for so long. Given his status and position, Mr. Yusa should’ve been attending the main meeting in the sub-hall. His unexpected presence here raised major questions. Meanwhile, in the sub-hall, Dabi Doca and Zaka Doca were leading the high-leve

Amanda, who had been calm earlier, now stared back with a calculating look, ready to respond to Suwon’s request. “Why should I give you something that’s not yours?” The banquet hosted by the Doca Family was the perfect opportunity for Mr. Suro to unleash a long-buried grudge. The poisoning incident was his doing. Of all those involved, the biggest beneficiary was Mr. Suro. His scheme ensnared high-ranking military elites from Koland and many important guests. The Doca Family also fell victim as the incident nearly destroyed their control over Koland, wiping out the influence they had spent years building. Amanda, despite resolving the issue, gained nothing from it. She found herself trapped on the wrong side, alienated from everyone in Koland. The only person who truly benefited was Mr. Suro. With cunning, he managed to avoid military scrutiny and stayed under the radar. As a result of the poisoning incident, the situation in Koland was severely damaged. In fact, it could be sa