Chapter 205: Alliance Proposal, read: Swear Fealty

A majority of the attending guests listened with half hearted attention as Jacob Wolfe used practiced platitudes and elegant words to convey how thankful he was for thier attendance, how the Wolfe Family had been an anchor for Stone Claw for generations, the usual "blah blah blah" that came with power and privilege. That being said, the only ones showing disdain, at least as politely as possible, were the Zhen Clan members and the Digger Union members.

Patriarch Zhen Shi and Grand Digger Orgo shared a look that suggested they shared the same sentiment. This mangy mutt had something planned and it wasn't gonna be anything good for either of them.

"Now, as some of you may know, my father had been a journey across the continent to-"

"Oh enough with all of the niceties and build-up, son. I can handle it from here," a wizened voice empowered by aether stated, echoing throughout the ballroom that the party was being held in.