In Suesville, while Jasper and John were meeting.
As one of the two renowned older cities in Riversloth, Suesville’s air of grace was a quality that most other cities did not possess.
In a gray-bricked manor hidden within the mountains and rivers in the outskirts of the city, Ian stood courteously in the middle of the traditional-styled main hall.
A few servants were waiting soundlessly at the hall’s corners, waiting for orders.
Soon later, footsteps approached and were followed by a strong-looking old man who entered the hall from a room inside. The man had a head full of white hair and was wearing traditional clothes.
The man who seemed no different than any other old man who did daily morning exercises was Gale, the spiritual leader of the country’s Haddock Chamber of Commerce
Despite being in his 80s, Gale was still very lively and full of vigor. While he did need a cane to walk, his pace was not slow at all.
“Mr. Hurlbutt…”
Ian felt his body become taut at the sight of Gale. He nodded and bowed courteously when he greeted.
Gale nodded and sat on his grandmaster’s chair. He pointed at an empty chair beside him and spoke, “Come, sit and speak.”
However, Ian did not move and only clenched his teeth to continue speaking. “Mr. Hurlbutt, forgive me for my shameless behavior, but I’ve come to ask you to get justice for me!”
Gale’s white brows furrowed slightly.
While Gale had retired, his students could be found all over the world.
Ian was merely one of his many students, and as hardworking this student was, he was not one of the outstanding ones in comparison to the rest.
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