The guests dining in the second-floor hall seemed to be at least free citizens of the Blood Clan. Of course, there were also elf merchants and the like. As for those considered lower races, such as humans, goblins, and dwarves, there were none. Although there were quite a few wealthy lower-race merchants in Hilde.
"Young Master Jones, this way."
Following the butler's lead, Jones continued upward, finally arriving at the door of a room on the fifth floor.
"Young Master Adelle, Young Master Jones is here." The butler gently knocked on the door.
"Come in!" Adelle's voice came from within the room.
The moment the door opened, before Jones could react, Adelle had already pulled him into an embrace: "Welcome, my dear brother! Come, let me introduce you to a friend!"
Saying this, he led Jones inside.
There was another person in the room.
