Ghislain, donning a mask, confidently strode back into the castle with his knights.n/oÌ/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Though they looked like a band of brigands, no one inside the castle paid them any attention. Their outfits were unchanged, and the mask only covered the lower half of their faces, making their identities obvious.
The soldiers and servants, upon spotting them, quickly stepped aside.
âAt it again, huh?â
âHeâs always consistent, but whether thatâs good or bad... who knows.â
âLetâs just pretend we didnât see anything this time too.â
Elenaâs irritation was palpable, but Ghislain didnât bat an eye. If she wouldnât listen, heâd resort to force.
âSeize her.â
At his command, the masked knights surrounded Elena. The assassins stationed in the ceiling to protect her merely closed their eyes as if conceding defeat.
âD-Donât come closer! Iâll hit you!â
Elena retreated, raising her fists, but the knights only chuckled.
âDonât worry, miss. Weâll take good care of you.â
"Well, the chief steward has proven himself in battle and holds a high position in a major territory. Plus, heâs annoying enough to make someone want to kill him.""But why Alfoy? Sure, heâs annoying too, but wouldnât it make more sense to go after Vanessa first? Alfoy could be dealt with later."
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