Generations of the Kant Clan had resided in this ancient castle located in the north of the Kant territory. The aging Viscount Victor was currently in a meeting with the territory's merchant association's representatives.
The reception hall was lit up with plenty of lights, but the constant radiance emitted by the magic crystal lamps weren't able to eliminate the darkness that lingered in this castle for many years. The rectangle-shaped hall only contained the viscount, a few of the representatives from the merchant association, and a few servants. Each of their shadows was pulled into long, bent, and hazy shapes due to the illumination of the magic crystal lamps.
Despite the case, none of the people that stood in the hall realized anything sinister or horrific in this place. In the opinion of the merchant association, the feudal lord was still as friendly and graceful as before. Furthermore, he was magnanimously promising benefits to the merchants and the residents.
