Central District.
In a remote castle on the outskirts of the city...
Aris stared at the intelligence his subordinate had just delivered, rage surging through him so violently he felt as though he might kill someone on the spot.
"You're certain this information is correct?" His voice was low and dangerous. "The female I took a liking to today—Rory—is the very same Female Master the Beast God matched to that useless trash, Aren?"
The subordinate answered carefully, fear evident in his tone. "After discovering the initial report, I had it verified a second time. There's no mistake."
He paused before continuing.
"We've also confirmed Rory's background. She's from Veridan City. Both parents are deceased. She currently has four matches and one official partner."
"The matches are: Jasper of the Violet Mystic Serpent Clan, Nix of the Lion-Tiger Clan, Commander Yuel, and Xarion of the Snowfield Wolf Clan."
