Comment by Introvert on Introvert

He had already received a warning that both the company and the mansion were attacked, possibly by the Empress. So instead of helping Violet, he hides again and focuses on escaping. He manages to sneak out of the Pellet Company, barely avoiding the Knights. Once outside, he thinks about where to go. He considers going to Lombardi but hesitates because it might put Tia in danger if this is all tied to treason.

Before he can decide, a Knight spots him and starts chasing him. Clerivan runs, trying to lose him in the streets. Just when he’s about to get caught, Perez suddenly appears on horseback and tells him to get on. The Knight catches up and tries to arrest Clerivan, but Perez knocks him away and helps Clerivan onto the horse. They escape together, but more Knights led by Ethan Klaus and start chasing them at full speed. Ethan is gaining on them because his horse is faster. Just when it looks like they’ll be caught, Perez heads straight to the Lombardi mansion. As soon as they cross into Lombardi territory, the Lombardi Knights block the gate and stop Ethan and the Imperial Knights from entering. The commander, Lambert Lombardi, refuses to let them in, reminding them of an old rule that Imperial troops are not allowed inside Lombardi. So in the end, Clerivan barely escapes thanks to Perez, and Lombardi protects them by standing their ground against the Imperial Knights.