Chapter 69

Most who were aware of him described Viscount Mayfly as indolent, superficial, and uninspiring. He was a man born into privilege and authority, yet one who did little to earn acclaim. Unlike most, Marius Mayfly was born Awakened, a rare and coveted occurrence exclusive to noble families within human society. Although nobility was not guaranteed to produce Awakened offspring, it occurred frequently enough that nearly every noble house could boast of an Awakened leader.

Among his numerous siblings, Marius was the fortunate one born Awakened. His family meticulously prepared him to succeed his father, a role he assumed nearly fifty years ago. Yet, during his tenure, he accomplished remarkably little, maintaining the status quo with a steadfast aversion to innovation. The reason was simple: he saw no compelling need to improve his domain.