Just as some supported Henry, others naturally supported John. The people who had built their fortunes with John's help were intrinsically tied to his sphere of influence.
These shopkeepers, major merchants, shady characters, and gang members used every channel available to them to publicize John's "great victory" and rally morale.
To hear them tell it, you would think Count John had already crushed Henry's army and was just waiting for the right moment to lead his troops out of the city, hunt Henry down, and take his head.
Amid this strange atmosphere, Count John brought his eldest son into his study.
John's eldest son was named Alex. Seeing his father's grim expression, he was filled with confusion and could not help but ask, "Father, did you summon me for something important?"
A decisive battle for their very survival was imminent, a moment that would pose the gravest challenge to their family's fate and honor. He, meanwhile, was busy shoring up the city's defenses.
