Unexpected Encounter

After Vicente left the Hogan estate, the patriarch kept looking in the young man's direction, puzzled.

'He didn't ask for anything, even though my family is considered one of the richest in the area.' Thought the patriarch.

Even though the Hogan family was a house of soldiers, i.e., direct subordinates of the king, they had a long history in the army, which had earned them many privileges and resources over the years.

Because of their history, the Hogan family of Saltstar City was as wealthy as some Count families, even though they had no noble title or territory to exploit!

'That young man is definitely strong or prosperous. I'd better investigate him further to know how to deal with him next time.' He looked at his butler at the entrance of his house and went back inside.