After word got out about Tad's brutal murder within the fortress-like Lord's mansion, it seemed like everyone was ready to write off Lord Landon Mire's rule in Koguen. Even the man himself seemed to buy into the narrative. But instead of stepping up right away to keep the capital from spiraling into chaos after hearing of his trusted advisor's demise, he vanished into thin air, retreating to his opulent coffin - the Tower of Linglong . And those who dared to knock on its ornate doors, trying to coax him out to take charge, were swiftly rebuffed by his fiercely loyal guards, pulled in from all corners to defend their master's sanctuary.For a spell, Pelufas was a city on edge, its very soul quaking with uncertainty. With the news of Tad's murder, it felt like the ground beneath them was shifting, threatening to swallow the city whole. If Isabella's coven of witches decided to make their move while the iron was hot, the consequences would've been catastrophic. Yet, despite the tension hanging thick in the air, Isabella's forces continued their relentless march to reclaim the seven towns, squandering the opportunity to swiftly seize control of the capital. Fortunately, the timely return of reinforcements from the lion-hearted Balopoc was a saving grace, bringing a semblance of stability to the tumultuous streets of Pelufas.After fixing the mess in the city, Balopoc, boiling with anger, busted into the Tower of Linglong with his crew. He was dead-set on getting justice for his buddy; that sneaky snake holed up in the tower was gonna pay!His hefty combat boots thudded heavily on the stairs,