Chapter 789

The emperor’s situation most likely had to do with the Kleins. Otherwise, he would not have come forward to save Andrius, let alone travel all this way to reveal these secrets. “It’s a long story.” Registus’ expression was complicated as he took a deep breath. Then, he organized his thoughts and started to explain, “Many years ago, the public affairs of Florence seemed to be controlled by the imperial court in Kiyoto, but in reality, the ones truly pulling the strings were the five ancient martial families operating in the shadows.” The ancient martial families! This was the first time Noir, Halle, and Andrius heard of their existence in Florence. “At that time, the five ancient martial families were the Kleins, the Swallows, the Fullers, the Sheppards, and the Anders.” After a brief pause, Registus continued, “Andrius, your original last name was Klein. You were from the Kleins, which was the leading family among the five ancient martial families!” Andrius’ eyes suddenly widen