The next day, Simon issued the orders. A group of serfs was sent to the woods to cut down trees and gather vines, which were then delivered to the castle garden to build the fence. Once the fence was up, effectively concealing the entire cultivated area, the central castle of Andalusia received its first guest.

The earliest to arrive was Baron García, whose estate was the closest to the central castle of Andalusia. The baron, a man in his forties, had an ordinary appearance, a slightly chubby body, and a smile that made him look more like a merchant. His wife, on the other hand, had a rather stern expression....