It was very late into the night Frank arrived at Favoni House in Norsedam.
He actually found the ancient furnishings around the residence curious as a servant led him inside.
The Favonis really were a martial arts clan, with everything from the architecture, gardens, to fountains decorated in traditional styles.
He was brought to a drawing room and served a glass of expensive tea.
Frank did not expect such a polite gesture—he even thought the Favonis would want revenge.
Nonetheless, he soon found a familiar face.
It was Stella Favoni, wearing form-fitting training robes and appearing shocked to see him there. "It really is you… W-What are you doing here? Wait, don't tell me…"
Stella's face paled as she thought Frank came for revenge.
Even from her perspective, Frank was the one who was attacked for no reason at Lanecorp, slandered by her family and the Bearsons before being coerced into that duel.
They had insulted Frank profoundly, and it was only natural for him to come for revenge now.
Seeing that Stella was anxious, Frank lowered his teacup and shook his head, smiling. "I'm not here for revenge—I'm not that petty."
"No?" Stella blinked and pressed, "Then, you came because…"
"I'm searching for someone."
"Searching for someone?"
"Yes." Frank nodded and said quietly, "I'm looking for the chief of the Martial Alliance. I'm hoping that someone here would know."
"I've been looking forward to meeting you, Mr. Favoni." Frank stood up, nodding at Chet.
Formalities were necessary, even before he decided if Chet was friend or foe.
Seeing that Frank was being polite, Chet nodded in turn, his expression calm but stern. "To what do we owe the pleasure, Mr. Lawrence?"
"I won't call it pleasure." Frank smiled as he sat down. "I've merely been asked to find the chief of the Martial Alliance."
"What?"
Chet did a double take and glanced at Lubor in reflex—which Frank immediately noted and asked, "Would you happen to have a clue, Mr. Favoni?"
Chet did not directly answer Frank's question, instead asking quietly, "May I ask who's asked you, and why you're looking for the chief of the Martial Alliance?"
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