Each powerful family had its own method of dealing with that rumor. The other candidates for the position of the family's lord were quite confident in their abilities. However, this rumor had still left them worried a bit. This rumor had faded away quite quickly, but it had done it job by creating mistrust. Consequently, many people had moved into action. And, the frequency of their campaigns had been increasing at a steady rate…
Some people knew that the rumor was probably false. But, they still intended to take advantage of that opportunity to place their sons… or maybe their fathers on top. Therefore, they began to scheme in secret as well.
These families seemed peaceful on the surface, but violent storms were raging in the dark of secrecy. Everyone was in a hurry. They'd move like the wind in a messy manner. Yet, they were also very cautious for the fear that they'd act carelessly and create a mess…
