Chapter 65: 65. Silent Battle

Ethan's expression was as if he were swallowing a fly. "Just... don't hurt her too much. You're only allowed to draw a little blood. If you draw more than that, and it turns out your suspicion is wrong, you won't have to worry about Cassius; I'll be the one coming after you."

"Heh. You can count on me." Xavier smirked with an indifferent attitude.

Ethan shook his head at his friend and closed his eyes. He hoped that Xavier's suspicions were wrong.

If he was right, Ethan didn't know what had become of Eleanor now, considering Lumireans—despite their beautiful appearance—were fierce and ruthless creatures that didn't hesitate to kill his sister.

***

The atmosphere inside Grand Duke Cassius's mansion was tense and cold.

It had been over a month since Cassius brought Eleanor from Ashford Duchy.

For a month, they waged a silent war, with neither of them willing to discuss the issue.