Cersei Bertram searched the village repeatedly but couldn't figure out what was so special about this place that York Gordon and the others valued it so much. She had no choice but to leave.
That night, they were still staying at the Taoist temple. Cersei invited Owen Bertram for dinner and had a banquet delivered from County Town.
She didn't need to beat around the bush with Owen: "I promoted you, so whether you're willing or not, others think you're part of our Devin clan."
"The Devin clan treats their own well. I'm just Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow's aunt, but now I'm also the most powerful Prescott in Waves Prefecture."
"I know that you young people have high ambitions and pride, but having a powerful force backing you up is only a good thing."
"Keep an eye on York Gordon and let me know if anything happens." She placed a Jade Communication Talisman on the table and gently pushed it towards Owen Bertram.
Owen certainly wouldn't refuse.
