A Monster's Den

Among the twelve people that Ian invited, Robert was the one who was more talented than the others, in all category. He was even selected to be the third prince's teacher in the past, but due to a certain 'accident', lost the kings favour.

Losing the kings favour was equivalent to getting the death penalty. You'd lose all your social status, nobles of all faction will avoid or scorn you and their live would become miserable.

The others also had similar experiences with powerful nobles or aristocrats in the past. They were all people who were rejected by the noble society and had their once bright future destroyed and thrown to the bottom.

And right now, they were all gathered together, at the dining table of the mansion that belonged to Adrian, one of the famous trashes of the kingdom, who had enough power not to give a fuck about others. Their situation was such a contrast to each other that it only made them feel more miserable.

But still, they