Many people couldn't understand why His Majesty would choose such an examiner for the reopening of the Dragon and Snake List, that was such a significant event.
Owen Bertram, on the other hand, was not surprised. The current state of the Wood Dynasty was rotten to the core, from top to bottom, and the emperor was weary and incompetent. Could they make a good choice?
These days, Steve Marvin had stayed obediently at home, not daring to go out and play with his nefarious friends. He portrayed an image of determination and ambition in front of his biological father.
Their relationship was indeed... awkward. After all, Steve Marvin, relying on Colby Dominic's influence, often caused trouble, but he never called him "father." Instead, he deliberately called him "Uncle"." This was especially true when he was in his mother's room.