"There is no line between good and evil among them."
Those words struck Merlin like lightning. His mouth opened and closed, as if he wanted to speak but couldn't.
He bowed his head, his expression complex.
'Afraid of death, huh?' he whispered, narrowing his eyes.
Come to think of it, it wasn't surprising. Those who had reached the pinnacle of this world had invested extraordinary time and resources.
It was impossible for them to sacrifice themselves for mere so-called "morals."
Besides, the Arden family was incredibly powerful. They could build a black market empire because of their formidable backing.
If Merlin remembered correctly, the latest draft before his death mentioned three powerful figures standing behind the Arden family.
All three were at the First Spirit Core level, much like the three Gabriel Solaynes who protected the family.
