Life on Double Gate Island returned to peace once more. Gweniel's arrival did not cause much of a stir within the territory.
Given the Roland territory's current strength, the Medici Family could be considered an important ally, but they were nowhere near important enough to warrant currying favor. On the contrary, the Medici Family occupied the weaker position in their cooperation.
However, Double Gate Island had not remained entirely unchanged. Ever since Gweniel arrived in the territory, Junot, the head of the Solomon Family, had shamelessly remained on Double Gate Island, and no one could drive him away.
Although only Roland himself knew that the Solomon Family had pledged allegiance to him, Junot was ultimately Roland's father. Since he refused to leave, the territory's upper ranks could only let him stay.
Before Black Fortress.
"Salit, Elder Sanita, this matter is of great importance. I truly cannot rashly give you a definite answer within such a short time, but I promise that whether it succeeds or fails, I will inform you within three months," Roland said seriously.
A trace of barely noticeable disappointment flashed through Salit's and Sanita's eyes as they replied solemnly:
"Roland, the future fate of our Hidden Valley Clan is in your hands. We hope to receive good news from you."
"I hope so."
The heaviness on Salit's and Sanita's faces eased somewhat. During their deeper interactions over the past few days, although Reff had remained vaguely wary of them, Roland's attitude toward them had mostly been welcoming.
It was only because the scale of smuggling could not be expanded and profits were difficult to increase that he had yet to agree.
"Roland, we will return to the clan today. If you need anything, you may contact us at any time."
"Certainly."
Seeing this, Salit and Sanita nodded