Chapter 370.1
Enoch and Patrick exchanged incredulous glances as they processed the recent revelations. Sang-je’s favoritism towards Anika wasn’t up for debate, given Anika’s scarce presence and the arbitrary circumstances of their birth. However, the news of Anika being forcefully ushered into the Holy Palace was beyond belief. Despite the lack of credible sources for the vague rumors circulating among the aides, the idea was simply implausible.
Enoch asked, “What reason was provided for bringing Anika into the Holy Palace?”
“The knight who received the order reported that Anikas were singled out, but the exact motive remains unknown,” responded the informant.
“It’s a relief that Jin is not within the Holy Palace, Father,” Patrick remarked, his expression growing serious.
Patrick, wearing a serious expression, pondered, “It seems ominous.”
“Are you suggesting that something else might occur?”
“I don’t know. I can’t predict Sang-je’s true intentions.”
“Many trading houses, rooted in the Holy Capital, have united in submitting petitions. The Holy Palace can’t ignore the unanimous stance of everyone. If the petition doesn’t yield results, we’ve also contemplated more forceful measures,” Enoch declared confidently.
Enoch believed in the influence of the trading houses, whose donations formed a substantial part of the Holy Palace’s vast wealth. Disrupting the flow of goods into the Holy Palace alone would pose a significant challenge to maintaining the livelihoods of its inhabitants. However, Patrick’s foreboding premonition soon proved accurate, as the blockade of the Holy City marked only the beginning of a more ominous turn of events.