Far away from the estate, a luxurious carriage rolled steadily along the road toward the Ruthiana Province.
Inside the carriage, three young noblemen sat comfortably on opposite seats while speaking with each other.
If Ethan had been there, he would immediately recognize them.
These three men came from some of the top aristocratic families of the Arcadia Empire.
Although they were not the next generation heads of their families, they were still core members with considerable influence.
The reason they came to the newly incorporated Ruthiana Province was for two reasons.
First, they wanted to expand their families' influence into the new territory.
Second, they wanted to see exactly which bastard Amber had chosen.
"Can't believe Amber rejected you, Pentos," one of them said with a smirk.
Hamel leaned forward slightly.
"Hamel, don't just talk about me," Pentos replied calmly.
"Aren't you the same?"
"You have known her since childhood."
"And what was the result?"
