The Romelin family of the third district in Haeun had long maintained a neutral stance in the political strife between the Spinola and Grimal families.

Some criticized the Romelins as opportunistic for staying out of the fray, but Vittorio, the head of the family, had always been proud of his choice.

Maintaining balance without being swept up by any single faction—he saw this as essential for the future of both his family and the Floating Archipelago.

However, now he felt it was finally time to get off the sidelines.

“...To think all of this happened overnight. I knew things were …