“Calm yourself, Ms. Thompson,” Cheryl replied slowly after a moment’s hesitation.

“We weren’t outmatched by Harvey. He came with support, and we weren’t ready for him yet.”

“We only lost because we were careless!”

“I’ve heard everything about him already. There’s a reason why he’s able to mobilize so many people this time!”

“That man seems to have some tricks up his sleeve. He dealt with Benjamin’s geomancy problem in his mansion, and then saved Senior Horan’s dear granddaughter…”

“Because of these little tricks, he was able to get their support!”

“However, favors don’t last forever! You of all people should know, Ms. Thompson.”

“Does a nere live-in son-in-law really think he can trample all over us with just a few favors, especially when he has no standing in Mordu?”

“He was just lucky!”

Cheryl then took a deep breath.

“Not only did Harvey offend the Xaviers of Wolsing, but he also went against the Thompsons.”

“He even provoked Island Nations’ Shindan Way!”

“He also angere