Sir Duren hurried to the outskirts of Earl Clyde's mansion after leaving Pork Fat Street.
From a distance, he could see a crowd gathered there, comprised mostly of minor nobles from the city and their attendants, filling up half the street.
With the unexpected death of Edward II, his eldest son, Prince Gars, was set to succeed him as the Emperor of the Empire. At this time, all the nobles in the Royal Capital were thinking about how to get closer to the New Emperor.
For those great families, it was simple enough to show goodwill directly to Prince Gars himself, but for the more numerous minor nobles, like the barons and knights, who had no right to meet Prince Gars, they turned their attention to those around the New Emperor.
Clyde, Prince Gars's swordsmanship tutor, obviously became a prime target.
Once the New Emperor was crowned, Clyde was almost certain to be entrusted with significant responsibilities.
