A fleet of around ten ships sailed steadily across the water. Each of them carried the same whale emblem on their sails, the symbol of Sutton House.
At the front of the fleet, the current leader of Sutton House stood calmly, enjoying a cigarette while admiring the scenery ahead.
"All the ships are in excellent condition and operating at optimum performance, Mr. Eswald." The ship captain gave his report.
"Huuu... I see." Eswald slowly exhaled a cloud of smoke. "Keep up the good work."
The ship captain then left him alone. As Eswald gazed at the scenery ahead, his thoughts drifted to the fate of his family.
' The war among the four main Houses has been becoming more intense lately. I need to find a stable and sustainable source of income as soon as possible to keep our side afloat.
' Sigh... why did my late father have to stick his nose into matters like this? Now you're gone, and you have left this entire mess for me to clean up. '
