Qi Xuansu and Madam Wu temporarily left the Lower District, but Qi Xuansu’s true body remained in the Richmond District.0

Not only had he avoided exposing his identity, but he even had an alibi. While the four senior councilmen were fleeing the Lower District with Strauni, Qi Xuansu had been in the Upper District, drinking the finest red wine and chatting with Archbishop Swanson about various anecdotes and curiosities.0

By the time Strauni returned, the banquet had reached its end. Ironically, although the senior councilmen had dragged their feet for four hours before taking action, they wasted no time when retreating. They only took less than half an hour to return to the Upper District.0

The four senior councilmen did not show themselves. When Strauni returned, a noticeable portion of his hair had been singed. Archbishop Swanson even teased him, asking if he had accidentally burned his hair on a candle during some special game.0

Strauni could only respond with a bitter smile. Somehow, he had been dragged into the affairs...0