The Emperor Wants Me!

Grey soon started calculating how he would be able to steal the essence stones in the manor. It wasn't like he had any good relationships with the Smith family. If he could take from the Reiss family without feeling bothered, then he could obviously steal the entire reserve of the Smith family if he could without batting an eye. 

They soon got to the hall in the main building, and even though the Earl family wasn't much in the presence of the Smith family, they weren't really a pushover either. If push comes to shove, then they will be able to deal some damage to the Smith family before they are eliminated. 

The guard went in to announce the arrival of the head of the Earl family to the people of the Smith family who were inside the hall. 

He soon came out, inviting Grey and the head of the Earl family inside.