章 89: To Dawnreach!

"He is trying to make you leave the mansion," Eve concluded the moment they arrive in Henrik's study. The pieces fell into place, revealing Lucius's true intention—to drive Henrik away from the mansion. The scheme really ran too deep.

"That scheming man…" Henrik had worn a mask of cordiality while conversing with the Duke, but the moment Lucius averted his gaze, Henrik's expression transformed into one of darkness.

The depth of Henrik's disdain was evident as he vocalized his thoughts, his words laced with a mix of disbelief and outrage. "I always knew Lucius was shameless, but this... this surpasses even my expectations. After collaborating with humans and that sorcerer, he genuinely believed we would place our trust in him? How deluded can he be?"

Silence enveloped the room, broken only by the faint crackling of the fireplace.

"You have to go," Eve said.

"What?"