That Man (I)
Even though the Howard Family and Edward Family had conflicts, it didn't mean that they had been generations of enemies and they had to drive each other to death. After all, both families were weak forces that were simply fighting over the controlling rights in a small region, Fiat. Compared to large-scale families, trade associations, and other forces, their standoffs were more 'unsophisticated'.
Judging from the pleasantly surprised look of the Howard Family member, it was apparent that both parties hadn't reached the stage where they couldn't coexist together. The large-scale families would rather be devoured by monsters than to accept such humiliation, and those who were more inhumane might even bait some monsters into attacking the opposition to create an opportunity.