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

Durin told Anta about his sister's situation. She was very happy and said that sending her over was no problem. As long as she was in the academy, she would definitely take care of Durin's people and ensure that Natalia wouldn't be taken advantage of.


"However, what do you think about the inn incident? It's the hot topic on the streets now. Some say that the Sidney Royal Family plays a double game, some say it's the nobles framing others, and there are those who believe the Military Orphans did it." With that, Anta looked at Durin, "You should say something, too. Considering the current situation, it feels like the world war you mentioned could start tomorrow."


"How could that be? We're nowhere near there yet," Durin said with a laugh, waving his hand dismissively.


Chapter 308: Insurance