Matthew said a sentence.
Upon hearing this, Vivien's face showed a conflicted expression, quickly whispered in a low voice:
"Mr. Edmond has a good reputation in the floating city."
"But I've heard that he seems to have done some unsavory things outside, many of which were carried out by people from the Snake Mountain Sect, like a series of events related to the Dragon Lich Sect, is that so?"
Her eyes were wide and full of curiosity.
Hibbert nearby couldn't help but prick up his ears.
"Well..."
Matthew's eyes shifted:
"What other gossip have you heard in the floating city?"
Vivien said with an air of mystery:
"Some say that Mr. Edmond has kept Lady Isabelle imprisoned for decades!"
"Others say he seems congenial on the surface, but is petty underneath, occasionally punishing those who don't address him as Chief Mage during meetings by making them sweep the hall."
"And some say he likes to peep..."
Matthew coughed:
