Tristan chatted a bit with his daughter and the granddaughter of the former castle steward, then returned to his study.
Although the head of the Panglos Family showed no change in expression, once he sat down at the long table, his face immediately darkened.
He realized he had underestimated one thing; these days, Tristan had been pondering whether the Deer Horn Gate, his castle built on the cliff, could withstand the siege from Ireya and her western army.
But now Tristan understood that once Ireya actually attacked, he would have more to worry about than just her formidable forces; he also had to consider the attitude of his people within the city.
It was well known that Ireya and the rise of the Alyas Family were closely tied to the Double Rest Sect, and Ireya's consecutive victories had made the name of the Saturday God increasingly known.
