Chapter 353: Temporary Licence
The Central Prefecture district was the centre of Baylands City, the capital of Baylands city-state, effectively making it the centre of the city-state. The district didn’t just house the city-state’s main government authorities but also the headquarters of every faction of significant size and influence.
The top ten freelancer guilds had at least a regional headquarters here, the top twenty-five companies were also based here, and some other forces were based here. Most of all, the top four families with some other powerful ones like the Oder family, had their family grounds set up in the Central Prefecture district.
In the east direction of the Central Prefecture district, a large family estate was set up. Based on how opulent the buildings and layout of the estate, it appeared to be one owned by one of the city’s top fifteen forces — the Dufour family.
The Dufour family was one of the most powerful factions in Baylands city-state. They had existed for decades after starting up as a merchant skilled in selling serums, minerals and ores. With the wealth they amassed, the Dufour family invested in generations of city lord to strengthen their position as a top four family. Over time, the Dufour family built their reputation as a top two family and developed relations with the Oklo Dynasty.
Inside the estate, the largest mansion —reaching a height of seven floors— belonged to none other than the head of the family and the direct descendants.
Once one stepped into the mansion and headed right for the centre of the sixth floor, they would find a study there that belonged to an influential member of the Dufour family. This family member wasn’t the family head, but he had just as much influence as the vice family head in matters.
The butler of the Dufour family, who had met with Lucas [1], currently stood inside this room and reported to the man seated behind the desk.
"He’s back, huh? Just keep an eye on him for now. The city lord position comes first." The man said to the butler.
. . .
"That runaway brat is back?"