Chapter 14 As Though Winter Was Eminent

• Casa delle Perle, the most expensive mansion and manor area in Hofcaster, offered a breathtaking view of the undulating mountains and picturesque scenery. Nestled among the lush greenery were a handful of mansions, each shining like a brilliant, dazzling pearl. At the very heart of it sat a manor with a strong three-dimensional sense of an ancient Epean-style castle. It was luxurious and grand, reminiscent of a royal palace.
• In the manor were high walls lined with electric fences. In areas with a broad view, surveillance cameras equipped with the latest technology from Muprary scanned the surroundings. A dozen stern-faced men in black patrolled back and forth in groups of three.
• That was the headquarters of Nightclaw Gang and also the residence of the don, Kieran.