The Maldonado Manor sprawled at the foot of a picturesque mountain in the east of Keklia Town. Its vast grounds were nestled by water and surrounded by natural beauty. In Keklia Town, the Maldonado family reigned supreme; almost nothing was beyond their reach.
Yet, the estate now lacked its usual bustling atmosphere. A heavy, oppressive aura hung over the entire grounds. In the plaza near its entrance, thousands of people stood in tight formation. Among them, nearly five hundred wore uniforms from the "Maldonado Martial Arts Club", each armed with cold weapons and displaying a tense, serious demeanor.
Another hundred or so were clad in suits and sunglasses, their expressions cold and their waists bulging with concealed firearms. About three hundred others appeared more casual, many with
