Chapter 306 (1): “I do not like fighting, I only resolve fights.” - Death Knight
Bedford Shipyard, Eastern District of Londan.
A thin layer of mist shrouded the harbor at night. Every time the mist slowly spread to the surface of the ocean, a gentle breeze would direct it back to the shore, stopping it from spreading further.
The mist was limited to Londan!
Moonlight rained down on the ocean through the thin veil of mist to form a screen of hazy silver light. The ships in the distance were vague suggestions on the backdrop, glinting weakly like a smattering of stars lost in a dream.
The mist followed the ocean wind back to the harbor, carrying the briny, fishy smell of the marine habitat. The silent harbor saw little human activity at night. All that filled the silence were the gentle claps of the waves lapping at the vessels and the foghorns heralding their mooring.
It was incredibly quiet.
Every time the veil of night lowered, lights lit up in unknown corners, and silhouetted figures gathered about, conspiring in secret. Not far from the shipyard, a cruise ship marked with the Bedford family’s emblem slowly set out, stealthily sailing into the quiet, dark ocean.
The cruise ship didn’t carry many passengers, but only a number of important guests. The head of the family, Bedfrith Bedford, had thrown a banquet, inviting friends who weren’t really friends for a late-night conversation. Business was the only topic on the agenda—there would be no talk about major national affairs.
The Bedford family was one of the fourteen Tulip Families, with a certain level of achievement in both business and magic.
In the business world, the Bedford family owned the biggest shipyard in Londan with a massive supply chain supporting millions’ livelihoods. Their influence reached a variety of different industries, making sure that they were never without friends no matter where they went.
In Windsor’s world of magic, the Bedford family’s greatest masterpiece was Bedfrith Bedford, a legendary mage of the Ministry of Magic. He kept a low profile and focused all his attention on making money, rarely sharing his opinions. Every time he opened his mouth, he spoke in support of the Queen, making him a loyal royalist.
The three Vice Ministers of the Windsor Ministry of Magic, Obed, Yvette, and Alan, were legendary mages. The known higher-ups, Planck, Bourne, Hermann, Celeste, and Bedfrith were also legendary mages. That was eight legendary mages in total. Windsor’s deep talent pool lived up to her reputation as a historically great power.