A natural alliance of enemies.
Escalon guild, Rehaal Renar, Demonmir's faction, House Slughorn, and House Remus had teamed up to get rid of Eren. The group had congregated for the common cause of removing him from White Raven's equation for their own reasons.
These forces sent their skilled rankers to the city of New Beginnings. The city of White Raven was Eren's stronghold. So disposing of the man here was their ideal choice.
Unaware of this recently formed alliance, Eren was having fun with Kirin. He had bid adieu to Levine a few hours ago. The potioner left the couple to their devices. She proceeded to sort her own affairs related to the joint venture between her faction and the White Raven guild.
Eren took Kirin on a sightseeing tour of the city. A couple's retreat.
The city of New Beginnings was a gigantic place to explore. So much so that it would take weeks for the couple to truly say that they have seen the city and all that it has to offer.
