Chapter 34: Star 3 (4)
“Duke Beltus, that man never seems to age.”
Count Belmierd mused aloud.
In the central meeting hall of Cleon Hall, within the noble district of Ebelstain.
The sight of three prominent western Empire nobles gathered in one place made the attendants swallow dryly.
Each of them ruled their territories like kings, knowing that even the smallest misstep could bring shame upon their families.
“Perhaps the rumor that he touched a taboo isn’t so far-fetched.”
Count Belmierd led the meeting with a warm laugh, but as usual, Duke Duplain and Grand Duke Beltus maintained grave, grim expressions.
That was how heads of great families behaved. In truth, nobles like Count Belmierd were rare.
“If Duke Duplain plans to expand his territory beyond the Belkos Peninsula, he should be cautious of the labyrinth in the White Zone. Manipulating trade tariffs there would be a major advantage, but if powerful monsters are stirred up in high-level labyrinths, it could bring greater losses, don’t you think?”