Chapter 194
Chapter 194
The banquet ended without spilling any blood. Seeing Jafa’s firm stance, Ozmer withdrew as if avoiding a bloodbath. There was no glaring violence—only a sticky, lingering conflict left in its wake as the meal concluded.
After the banquet, Jafa and I returned to our quarters.
"When you brought it up, their reactions made it clear. Your return was definitely a topic in the last meeting. Your deduction was spot on, Jafa."
I added with certainty.
"Actually, my father contacted me a few months ago. It was before you even regained consciousness, Luka."
Jafa sat down in a chair with a sluggish motion. It seemed the post-meal drowsiness was hitting her.
"Hmm, reaching out to the child he personally exiled? Did he finally develop some late paternal affection? It seems even Tajirun blood can run hot at times."
I chuckled. But I knew all too well that wasn’t the case.
Jafa also shook her shoulders in laughter. She waved her hand dismissively before taking a sip of water.
"Ho, that’s a funny joke, Luka. Laughing after a meal makes my stomach hurt. Anyway, to explain—the Menoa Family’s main business is human trafficking.
Within the Tajirun race, no one really sees this as a problem. But the Bellato Federation does not recognize human trafficking as a legitimate business.