The Tomb

THE ASTER EMPIRE

"If you wanted us to summon the Duke, you need better evidence than knowing that Federico wanted to visit him that night," Jean Hydran said. Her gaze was as serious as Martin's. "If he could easily do that to Federico, then there is simply no stopping him from doing it to us."

"Unfortunately, we do not have any other proof. For now—"

"Then we need to find one!" Jean said. By now, the others had already left the meeting room, leaving behind only Martin, Jean and Myra Gliss. The two women wanted to talk to Martin, and it was not just because of Federico.

Just like Martin, the two other members of the seven families were alarmed by the things that the Duke had shown them. His prowess was so astounding that their families were starting to understand that he had the capability to kill them. Because of this, they were treating him as a threat, and all threats had to be eliminated.

It was that simple.

However, they could not just eliminate a hero.