Nicolas's agonizing scream echoed throughout the entire Blank Clan estate, sending chills down the spines of those nearby. Everyone's brows furrowed upon hearing the inhuman sound that came from the direction of the Frozen Palace.
"That was the Clan Head's voice!" "What's going on inside the palace? That didn't sound ordinary at all…" "Could he be under attack? Should we go check it out?" "Definitely. Let's go, now!"
The clan elders exchanged grave looks before swiftly rushing toward the Frozen Palace. The guests from the Drake Clan had just arrived not long ago—there was a possibility they were involved in whatever was happening. After all, the Drake Clan had a notorious reputation. They were known to be volatile and quick to turn against allies over petty reasons.
Out of the Ten Great Families, the Drake Clan was considered the most unruly and unpredictable, often causing strife and clashing with the other major powers.
