Meanwhile, at the Symons estate...

Marcus was currently confined to his room, where he had been placed under house arrest by his father.

But even confined to his home, the young master Symons knew everything happening in Millfall.

Not long after his father left with a group of family guards alongside Commander Hogan and army soldiers, servants from the estate informed Marcus that something strange was happening.

Moments after the attack on the Mazzanti family had begun, someone who had followed the Viscount's party to observe what was happening had already run back to the Symons estate.

Now, that person was standing in front of Marcus, talking about the confrontation that had just begun with the Mazzanti family.

"So that's what's going on..." Marcus laughed as he finished hearing from his servant about the fight over the herb.

He had matters to settle with Cesar and the Mazzanti family, so his father's move against those people today was good news for him!

Not only that but if his father obtained such an herb, the Viscount would be able to reach the middle level of the 3rd stage, which would greatly increase his strength and status in the kingdom.

It must be said that one's magic realm did not determine one's social position within the nobility of this society. In other words, the magic stage wasn't everything. One had to have influence, good contacts, a reputation, and much more to achieve a high position within the kingdom.

There were Sovereigns in this state who weren't even nobles. On the other hand, some Mages were Dukes in the Seidel Kingdom!

The Duke of Scott Province was a High-level Mage, while there were some Marquises and Counts within the kingdom at the Sovereign magic realm.

But even if the magic realm wasn't everything, it was certainly important if one wanted to increase one's position within the nobility.

For an heir like Marcus, there was nothing better than the increase in his father's influence that would come with a possible rise in class!

If this young man's father could become a Count before he died, Marcus would inherit a much better position. Not only that, but while his inheritance might get "fatter" as his father grew up, he could also benefit during his old man's lifetime with more resources and opportunities for advancement.

Even if his father didn't become a Count, an advancement could give him access to more resources and enable Marcus to do so when he was the one to take over the Symons family.

Thinking about it, Marcus couldn't help but smile.

"Very well. Keep an eye on the situation for me." He told his servant before closing his eyes and returning to his meditation.

"Yes, young master!"

When this servant left the training area of Marcus' residence, where the young man had been meditating in pursuit of his advancement, the young master Symons didn't keep his eyes closed for long.

Marcus opened his eyes when he felt a strange sensation similar to that of being watched.

'This bad feeling...' He drew his weapon as he stood up and looked around.

"As expected from the young genius of the Symons family. You noticed me even after all my measures of concealment." A voice distorted by mana reached Marcus' ears, and he realized someone was watching him.

"Bold! Do you think you can infiltrate the Symons family like that? Assassin, your head will be displayed at the city gate tonight!" Marcus threatened as he circulated his mana in his Magic Gem.

Unfortunately for Marcus, he hadn't inherited the power from his father but from his mother. Otherwise, no one at 2nd stage would ever be able to threaten him.

The man in the shadows of Marcus' training area knew this very well, which is why he dared to attack.

"We'll see whose head will show up where!" The voice said before the man moved towards Marcus' neck.

"Tsk! Level 5? Do your contractors despise me that much? You could have at least sent a Low-level Mage!" Marcus said as he sensed the enemy's level.

He was about to reach level 5, but with a talent well above average for the region, he was confident in fighting those with a level higher than his level!

The assassin saw Marcus move to defend himself. Still, he didn't change his plans, willing to try to eliminate his target while the strongest of the Symons family were busy with the Mazzanti family.

'That may be my last chance to eliminate him in the time I've been given!'

...

Meanwhile, outside the Symons family building...

Two women dressed in black hoods that covered most of their bodies stood on a street corner near the mansion of the city's most important family.

The two women stood in the shadows of one of the less busy streets in this wealthy part of the city, looking toward that family.

"I hope he succeeds in his mission. If not, our last chance will be after the auction, on the eve of the wedding, my lady." One of the two commented to the woman with the better-developed body, whose baggy clothes couldn't completely hide her figure.

The other woman, slightly shorter than her companion, clenched her fists as she stared steadily at the Symons estate. "Hmm. I'd rather he died today, but it won't be a problem if he lives a little longer. With the Viscount's actions today, I doubt Vicente will let what happened go unanswered.

Now more than ever he will move against the Viscount after the auction in the next few days!" Shelby commented with a serious look, preferring Marcus to fall now but not so desperately wishing for the end of her 'dear' fianc.

After discovering the situation surrounding the Mazzanti family, she didn't go there to help her ally's group. Instead, she had sent a message to an assassin she had previously hired to deal with Marcus.

Until now, that man had found it difficult to act because Marcus was almost always at the Symons estate.

Luckily, the 3rd-stage weed problem had opened up an opportunity for them today, so she and Molly were there now, waiting to see the outcome of their assassination attempt.

But today would not be the day for these two women to celebrate Marcus' demise. Within minutes of their assassin entering that property, the Symons family would be on alert, and the man would flee injured. At the same time, Marcus would appear outside his house in a rage, beginning a chase!

"Shit! Let's go back!" Shelby said to Molly before they immediately left the area.