"The first viewpoint was to ignore you—to neither make contact nor keep your distance."
"Those who supported this viewpoint were mostly royal family members who guarded archives, managed magical herb plantations, or inclined toward ascetic cultivation. Flavian Silvis was their leader."
Seeing the confusion on Velin's face, Xuemya added, "Flavian Silvis is Lord Kafilos's grandson. He currently manages the royal family's secret tome plane, keeps a low profile, and rarely involves himself in external disputes over interests. As a result, few people outside the royal family know of him."
Hearing this, Velin finally understood the man's identity.
Kafilos was one of the royal family's legends. As for his strength, it was said that he ranked second among the royal family's five legends, surpassed only by Calix Silvis, the Kingdom's Guardian God.
As for whether that rumor was true, no one knew. For now, it was best to assume it was false.
"The second viewpoint is suppression." After allowing Velin to digest what his daughter had said, Cyprian continued, "Those who support this view account for only five percent of the royal family's upper ranks."
"They advocate military suppression, trade blockades, and physical isolation, gradually weakening your family or forcing you to leave the Ilia Kingdom of your own accord."
"Hilarion Silvis is the leader of these people."
Upon hearing this, Velin could not help asking, "Father, do you mean that Hilarion known as the madman?"
"I never expected you to know of him." A hint of surprise appeared on Cyprian's face.
Hearing this, Yulalia could not help casting a curious glance at her daughter.
Feeling her mother's gaze, Xuemya put on an innocent expression, indicating that she had not told him any of this.
"I heard my mother mention him when I was young. She considered him someone she deeply