Half-step Purgatory

Durin stroked the black cat on the armrest of his chair, sitting on the black leather sofa. Through the glasses perched on his nose, his gaze passed over the long table in front of him and settled on the man kneeling on the carpet:
"I understand, you've made money in Naples, your business has been very successful, and you've led a happy life. You've had those secret police, friends in both the law and the underground, and even the Royal Family speaking on your behalf."
"You don't need a friend like me, I know that. You're afraid of owing me a favor, and you don't want to get involved in troubles."
"But now you come to me and say, 'I beg you, Mr. Durin of the Corleon family, please help me seek justice, so that my life and my family will not suffer and sink into despair.'
Yet, in your eyes, I was nothing more than a second-rate artist involved in movies and music. Even at the brink of death, you still show me such disrespect, not even willing to call me by my title... Keeper of Secrets."

Durin's Diary

Lady Rolyn's will was executed very well.


After Durin conveyed the lady's will, Duke Robbie personally summoned Lady Rolyn's cousin.


The family dispute within the House of Sario had come to an end, and considering the circumstances, Lady Rolyn's cousin provided Irene with a substantial amount of money as her dowry.


Durin encouraged Irene to accept the money, as it was her due.


After much thought, Durin still decided to take Irene to the Great Wilderness to hide for a few days. Besides, he had no idea how to use the power of the Formless One's Origin Force.


In any case, it was best to stay away from the heart of troubles.


Carrying this thought, Durin met with his sister once more before leaving.


The Silver Dragon girl, clad in white, met with Durin at the cafe.


Chapter 172: Earlier Definitions Have Become Blurred