He had always been insecure at being one of the few Lords with a decades-old City who still did not have the exalted status as a High Lord—a 'King'.
When he went to visit Hassen City, he was reminded of this. The difference in treatment was really stark. In Hassen, the Lord and his immediate family were treated as royalty. People kneeled down when they entered, and whatever they asked for was definitely given.
Here, he still had to take note of the nobles. Look at him now—having to put on a show to take care of 'feelings'! If it was the Hassen Lord, he'd have just gotten rid of the entire family when he wished!
Anyway, his trip to Hassen simply reminded him to expedite his plans to take over what he always believed was his—the Golds' property.
Speaking of the Golds, Zaol even approached Bleumrick before they left. Some of the two most high-leveled men in this City stood in front of each other, though their status was now heaven and earth.
