Arriving In Ishtar

The matter came to a close in the Scarlet House.

But, most people didn't have a good look on their faces. These were mostly the people of Allied families who were supporting Old man Sun.

This was because, even though the Scarlet belonged to the Association's side, the Lady of the Scarlet House was an Ovens. There was no way that their relations with the Union were bad.

So, it was obvious whom the Union would side on this matter with.

It was very likely that the Old man Sun would have the blade pointed towards his neck by the end of this matter.

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Meeting Hall

Everyone left the place, and the last ones left were the Lord and the Lady themselves.

"Don't cause too much trouble. Or else even I won't be able to protect you," The Scarlet Lord spoke as he got up to leave.

"Don't worry, my dear. I will keep it in my mind," Talia calmly replied.

There seemed to be an odd atmosphere between the two, but it was hard to tell what was odd about them.