It would be problematic if Nox had really killed the Blackstones' representatives. After Douglas asked that question, a grinning Bear pointed at the bloodstains. "Sorry, Mr. Gaia. The lord turned those bastards into mincemeat.""What?" Douglas' legs almost buckled. He couldn't believe Nox just killed one of the Philosophers. "Oh, no. Oh, no, no, no. This is bad! Lord Nox is going to make an enemy out of all the clans and families!" He looked dejected.Bear spat. Sharply, he said, "And so what if the lord killed them? The bastards asked for it. When the lord was crowned six years ago, he ordered the Three Great Powers to never interfere with politics, or they would be annihilated."But now the clans and families are starting a ruckus. Mr. Gaia, do you not understand my lord's orders, or are you ignoring them?"Douglas was at a loss for words. Bear was right. He cleared his throat and quickly answered, "You jest, Commander Colton. I'm the Right Minister. I would never ignore Lord Nox
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