Imperial Capital, House Laifirut.
Unlike the imposing severity of House Bigusle, House Laifirut's residence gave off a somewhat chilling atmosphere.
It was as though it stood within the shadows, hidden in some dark corner. Its outer walls were covered in thorns and vines, while the vegetation within appeared equally gray and dim. There were even a few withered old trees, and birds resembling crows occasionally flew overhead. Presumably, even within the Imperial Capital, this family was unwelcome.
In truth, that was indeed the case.
Though House Laifirut held considerable status among the Imperial Capital's nobility, it was also an object of exclusion.
They specialized in training spies, assassins, and suicide operatives. They were the sort no one liked to associate with, and their methods were somewhat unscrupulous. To an empire that valued martial prowess, they were naturally the sort who could not be seen in public, who could not stand in the light, and who only knew how to employ sinister little tricks.
Aside from those at the center of power who needed people to handle disgraceful work, naturally no one welcomed a family like House Laifirut.
Especially the honorable knights, whose contempt for House Laifirut had long seeped into their bones. Even if they did not say it aloud, they still looked down on them in their hearts.
But it had to be said that House Laifirut was indeed highly favored by the Empire's upper ranks.
After all, they truly needed someone to do their dirty work.
Thus, House Laifirut had always been heavily relied upon by the Empire's upper ranks. Since long ago, it had received the support of many high-ranking imperial figures and had always occupied a rather unique position among the Empire's nobility.
Especially after gaining the Imperial Consort's support ten years ago, the family's status