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

Both Legendary and Candle Dragon Child, every time he could appear at a banquet, it was the greatest respect for the host.


And everyone knew that Astrid was Durin's dearly beloved girl; like the princess from Chang Tang, she possessed a Supernatural Ability rarely seen in the world—Spiritual Energy.


They could easily manipulate hearts, and some foolish people likened them to Witches, truly ignorant fellows, for they were clearly more terrifying than witches.


So, when the esteemed Sir Durin followed the two princesses into the hall, as the host of tonight's banquet, Joey, the nominal Protector of the Nation and eldest son of Savoy, naturally went to meet them.


First, he kissed the gloved right hand of Reed—it was a Western Lands custom. Married ladies would wear gloves so that they could elegantly handle the kissing hand ritual with esteemed hosts, moving gracefully and skillfully.


Chapter 106: The Unremarkable Character