Days later, the news began to spread everywhere. Word of the heavy losses suffered by the Duchy and the loss of forces during the attack by the cultists traveled fast through noble circles.
Alongside that came an even more shocking rumor. Ethan had slain the Bishop ranked evil priest and a demon contractor.
The first reaction from most nobles was disbelief. It was well known that even the weakest Bishop possessed the strength of a Master Knight. In the entire Ruthiana, there were fewer than ten people with that level of power. And Ethan had never been counted among them.
But once the news became confirmed as true, disbelief turned into chaos. Nobles were not fools. It was now clear that Ethan had become far too powerful to be ignored.
The Blank family already had influence in the garment business. And now having strength, Ethan was like a hot commodity.
