The man with shoulder-length black hair, deep blue eyes, and an exquisitely tailored suit stood before Adam and Silvana.
They both knew who he was, but not from the perspective from which this man usually presented himself.
Out of curiosity, Gladius had helped Adam when he was ambushed at Osana's wedding ceremony. He had ensured that the two great noble families would follow The Rule of Power and not kill Adam right there, to keep their agreement intact.
Gladius possessed more than enough power to do so.
But, other than that, Adam and Silvana knew nothing about Gladius. They knew he was a strong, mysterious Phantom, and unlike the members of the great noble families, there was no fear in their eyes of the shadow that always hung over Gladius.
They didn't know that Gladius worked for Aiden Henk and was one of the reasons why this scientist had such influence over the entire Citadel.
Even the heads of the Twelve Branches couldn't ignore someone like him.
