Malfo Family

Early December, Year 60.

There were still half a month until the Sacred Co-Prosperity Kingdom was founded.

Yet the Sea of Ten Thousand Islands had long since been thrown into a frenzy. Representatives of hundreds of old noble families from across the continent arrived one after another. For a time, the ships upon the sea were as numerous as fish crossing a river, and the waters were exceptionally lively.

At that moment, upon the azure sea, a three-masted merchant ship dozens of meters long sailed at full speed toward the north.

Judging by the flag it flew, the vessel belonged to the Malfo Family of the Autran Kingdom.

Ordinarily, an earl family of relatively modest strength like the Malfo Family would not have been among those invited by the Department of Diplomacy.

However, during Roland's later review, in consideration of Extraordinary Alchemist Zorn Malfoy's contributions to the territory, Roland made a special exception and permitted them to attend the ceremony.

Upon receiving this news, the Malfo Family was naturally ecstatic. Previously, they had harbored some dissatisfaction toward Roland for using his power to force Zorn Malfoy into signing a contract.

But now, Roland, who was about to ascend to the rank of king and had the support of both the Arcane Empire and the dragons behind him, had already become someone far beyond their reach.

How could they possibly dare hold even the slightest resentment? Receiving Roland's invitation was an immense honor for the Malfo Family.

If they could use this opportunity to gain Roland's support, then even without Zorn Malfoy, the Malfo Family would have a chance to rise.

Thus, the moment he received the news, Merrick Malfoy, the family patriarch and an earl, immediately brought a large number of gifts and led more than half of the family's