Chapter 8: Trap

Even with Duke Zellin's deliberate introduction, the group, already sensing something was amiss, could still perceive the cold indifference and disdain behind the others' facades. Almost no one was willing to engage in conversation with them, and even the courteous greetings were few and hastily given, leaving the representatives feeling incredibly humiliated and embarrassed. Komer, however, seemed all too accustomed to such treatment. Luckily, he still had the title of baron and the status of lord, so occasionally some noble who was interested in the somewhat infamous land of Caucasus would ask a few questions. As for the representatives, they were like rotten cabbages discarded at the market, unwanted and even looked upon with disgust.