"Finally…"
Councilor Albert could not hide the smile creeping onto his face.
'This is going to be fun. Let's see how this naïve boy reacts,' he thought smugly.
From a sleek, expensive car, a young man dressed in an elegant suit stepped out with practiced composure.
His posture was straight, his chin slightly raised, and his expression carried the unmistakable arrogance of someone born into power.
The moment the crowd caught sight of him, a wave of gasps rippled through them. Eyes widened in shock and disbelief.
"…the Steelwind family…"
"Huh! That's the second young master of the Steelwind family!"
"What are they doing here?"
The murmurs spread rapidly, though everyone kept their voices low, as if afraid to attract attention. Their faces were filled with awe and unease.
It was an open secret that Awakener families formed the backbone of the Federation.
