{Bonus Chapter 1/6}
Midas later found himself ensconced in a room within the Snow Mountain Clan stronghold. The atmosphere's ambience was akin to the most joyous of celebrations as Anna, the Clan Leader, and some of the commanders beneath her entertained the visitors.
Seated around a table with beverages and snacks, the scene appeared amicable as everyone ate and made merry together and yet there was a corner of the table that nobody spoke to.
The four former members of the Clan, whether by accident or design, had found themselves getting ignored in the festivities. Midas had noticed this subtle tension and used his social skills to include the sidelined members in conversation.