Clevina House.
As winter deepens, the bitter cold blankets the windows with a thin layer of glistening frost.
The pure white snow blanketed the earth in a silver coat, and under the warm and bright sunshine, the snowfield looked exceptionally dazzling.
Standing in front of the mansion gate, Lia wore a thick, plush coat, its soft, delicate fur tightly wrapped around her slender neck.
She also had a brown scarf draped over her shoulders.
She shoved her hands deep into her coat pockets, her eyes slightly narrowed, tiny ice crystals adorning her eyelashes.
Standing in the falling snow, Lia kept rubbing her hands together.
The breath exhaled gently condensed into a wisp of white mist in the cold air.
Her gaze pierced through the wind and snow, fixed on the plains ahead.
On the snow-covered plains, Leon was leading large groups of demi-humans in training.
Their training was fast-paced and their movements were synchronized; every demi-human's eyes were filled with determination and competence.
Now, the Clevner family can openly train demi-humans.
Since Vanilla was sent to the palace and became the Queen's personal maid, and also the only demi-human maid.
Queen Aurelian issued a new decree.
This decree allows Imperial citizens to continue raising demi-humans, but abuse and imprisonment are strictly prohibited during this period.
Subhumans must be considered as family members and enjoy the same treatment as workers.
This means that the Empire will no longer tolerate any abuse or trade of demi-humans.
From the day the decree was promulgated, the status of the Ajin was no longer that of lowly slaves, but rather that of foreign laborers with the same rights as workers.
Any citizen of the Empire who instructs a demi-human to perform labor must sign a labor contract with them to ensure that the demi-human's legitimate rights and interests are protected.
The royal family will no longer pursue the matter of the nobles who previously bought and sold demi-humans.
However, if they continue to act so recklessly, they will face reckoning.
This regulation was quickly implemented throughout the empire.
The nobles, though unwilling, had no choice but to accept the news.
They began to weigh whether to release the demi-humans or continue to keep them at home as legitimate labor.
Of course, this new law, which involved many noble rights, naturally aroused some opposition.
Nearly half of the nobles expressed their discontent.
But after sending a few letters to each of the nobles who expressed dissatisfaction with the decrees concerning demi-humans, Lia only managed to do so.
Those dissenting voices began to gradually dissipate.
Even the nobles who initially opposed the decree began to speak out publicly.
They will strictly abide by the law and protect the rights of demi-humans.
To eliminate any form of abuse and set an example for all nobles.
However, no one knows the exact contents of Lia's letter.
"Stop! Scatter!"
Leon caught a glimpse of the familiar Lia out of the corner of her eye.
Why is Miss Lia still outside on such a cold, snowy day?
With these questions in mind, Leon gave instructions to the demi-humans who were training:
"Everyone, take a break for a while."
The demi-humans with cat or dog ears quickly dispersed, each finding a suitable place to rest.
Leon's figure transformed into a shimmering green shadow on the spot.
Like a gust of wind sweeping across the snowfield, it appeared behind Lia in an instant.
"Miss Liya."
A respectful voice sounded from behind her, and Lia nodded, seemingly unaware of anything amiss.
"Why did you come all the way here in such cold weather?"
Leon's voice carried a hint of worry.
After all, humans and demi-humans have different physical attributes.
Even if the demi-humans were naked, they would hardly die from the cold in such a snowy weather.
Moreover, the demi-humans of the Clementine family, through day-to-day training, can adapt to almost all harsh weather conditions very quickly.
Miss Kalia is just an ordinary person, and her body is considered quite delicate even among humans.
With such cold weather and heavy snowfall, Leon was worried that Lia would get sick from the cold wind.
But Leah simply smiled at her concerns, watching the white mist from her breath slowly rise into the air:
"Don't worry, I'm not that fragile."
If she gets sick from the cold after the next snowfall, then she won't need to worry about such a large Cleviner family.
Her gaze pierced through the swirling snowflakes, fixed on the demi-humans resting and chatting in the snow, a hint of dazedness flashing in her eyes.
Still no news?
Upon hearing this question, Leon's breath hitched slightly. She lowered her head, her voice carrying a hint of heaviness:
"I'm sorry, Miss Lia."
"Our people have searched almost the entire capital but haven't been able to find it."
Lia sighed, recalling what had happened two weeks ago.
At that time, she sent Leon to the capital to deliver a letter.
Leon was originally only required to send three letters; the first was to be delivered by Vanilla to the current Queen.
The second letter was given to Duke Reeves, and the third to Henney.
Leon followed Leah's instructions and completed the task quickly and carefully.
Even Leon, who was known for her lightning-fast speed and ability to move through uncharted territory, was unable to complete the mission before the news reached the capital.
News of Victor's death first came from Braxton, and probably reached Henney's ears first.
When Leon was about to give the letter to Hennie, she had already vanished without a trace.
Leon inquired around the academy, where students and professors said that Henney had been there just a few days ago.
However, afterward, Leon searched almost every corner of the capital but still couldn't find any trace of Hennie.
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