章 98: Exposed (Part 3)

Chaos brewed before a towering door, The pink-haired Viscount sighed and pushed open the doors visibly tired from handling the Duke all the way to their destination. The Duke who was restrained and was being dragged by the viscount within the hall felt the several hostile gazes pointed toward him.

After striding past the long hallway, the viscount, and the Duke both were on their knees. "You've come Viscount", said the King cutting through the tense atmosphere. "I hope you've dealt with the situation".

"Your Highness, Duke Gage has been successfully captured as ordered", Viscount Rord declared his eyes fixed on the figure seated on the throne.

The King leaned forward, "Well done, Viscount. You've proven your loyalty to the crown and have achieved a great feat. Now let's see what the Duke has to say for himself".

The Duke on his knees looked helpless as if he was the victim.