Imperial Capital, Raifurut Residence.
Unlike the imposing and majestic Bigusler residence, the Raifurut residence exuded a somewhat gloomy aura.
It was as if it were shrouded in shadows, hidden in a dark corner. Not only were the outer walls covered with thorns and vines, but the vegetation inside also seemed somewhat bleak, with some dead old trees. Coupled with the crow-like birds occasionally flying overhead, even in the Imperial Capital, this family was probably not well-liked.
And it was true.
Although the Raifurut family held a considerable position in the Imperial Capital’s noble circles, they were ostracized.
They specialized in training spies, assassins, and dead men, a profession that wasn’t well-received. Their methods were also unscrupulous, and for the martial Empire, they were naturally considered shady characters who only used insidious tricks.
Such a Raifurut family, besides those in the center of power who needed someone to do their dirty work, naturally wouldn’t be welcomed by anyone.
Especially those noble knights, whose disdain for the Raifurut family was deeply ingrained. Even if they didn’t say it aloud, they looked down on them.
But it had to be said that the Raifurut family was indeed favored by the Empire’s higher-ups.
After all, they needed someone to do their dirty work.
Therefore, the Raifurut family had always been highly valued by the Empire’s higher-ups, receiving their support since long ago, and had always been a rather special existence in the Empire’s noble circles.
Especially after gaining the support of the Imperial Consort ten years ago, the family’s status gradually rose, and now, they were nobles of the Marquis rank. Besides those dukes who were related to the royal family, they held the highest position in the noble circles.
Even the Bigusler and Renitra families were only Marquises.
In other words, even just based on their title, the Raifurut family was comparable to the Bigusler and Renitra families.
Perhaps, because of this, when Harvis petitioned to go to the Kingdom, the Raifurut family could intervene so righteously, sending Wolram with Harvis and Rockto, right?
Although the Raifurut family’s purpose was definitely to monitor Harvis and Rockto, if their status and position weren’t sufficient, how could they force their way in and accompany the prince and the Knight Commander?
When Harvis appeared in the Kingdom, only Rockto and Wolram were by his side. This was enough to prove Wolram’s position in the Empire, at least not much inferior to Rockto’s.
Otherwise, did they really think it was easy to stand beside the Empire’s strongest Knight Commander?
Under such circumstances, although the Raifurut family wasn’t well-liked in noble circles, and their headquarters was located in such a gloomy corner, they were actually a powerful force in the Empire.
At this moment, Wolram, the adopted son of the Raifurut family head and the most outstanding assassin of the younger generation, appeared here.
This was the underground hall of the Raifurut residence.
In the hall, five figures sat around a U-shaped conference table, their entire appearances shrouded in darkness, their faces completely invisible.
Wolram stood among them, surrounded by the conference table and the five figures.
He didn’t look at them, but lowered his head respectfully, his eyes flickering slightly, seemingly lost in thought.
In the next second, the five figures spoke one after another.
“Haven’t you found Diere Elvenbein yet?”
The one who spoke was the dark figure in the middle.
Although Wolram couldn’t see his face, he knew his identity.
“I’m sorry, Father.” Wolram said respectfully, “That woman is too cunning. We’ve used all available tracking methods, but every time, she escapes, even luring us into traps she set, causing us to lose quite a few men.” RaΝŎ𐌱ĚS
Hearing this, the other four figures stirred.
“It’s been so long, and you still haven’t caught her?”
“She’s just a sixteen-year-old brat, not even level seventy. Shouldn’t capturing such a person be easy?”
“The Raifuruts have trained you for so many years, spending countless resources and effort, and yet, you can’t even complete such a small task, even losing men?”
“If the Imperial Consort returns and blames us, can you bear the consequences?”
Four furious voices rang out one after another, scolding Wolram.
“Useless.”
Even his adoptive father, sitting in the middle, spoke coldly, seemingly extremely displeased.
Wolram’s eyes turned cold, but he remained respectful on the surface.
There was no helping it.
These five shady figures were the highest-ranking members of the Raifurut family. Besides his adoptive father, the head of the family, the other four were undoubtedly decision-making elders, not someone he, an adopted bastard, could defy.
Moreover, Wolram was also very frustrated that he hadn’t caught Diere Elvenbein yet.
Recalling what happened in the Kingdom, Wolram couldn’t help but clutch his chest.
That woman had pierced him there.
Although it was just a “tentacle” that was pierced, what the “tentacle” experienced was also something he experienced personally.
He, Wolram Raifurut, had been killed once by that woman.
Recalling the intense pain at that time, Wolram seemed to hear those words echoing in his ears.
“I’ll go to the Imperial Capital myself.”
“I’ll find it myself.”
“Trying to trick me into going there?”
“You succeeded.”