BEOF

"Father, I caught the Duchess of Everhart murdering that elemental girl!" he shouted, pointing to the side, at the unconscious woman lying on the grass.

The shocking stain of blood on her clothes, her pale skin—it gave the impression of death. However, I could still hear her breathing. Weak, but there.

The elemental soldiers were beginning to march in. I could hear hurried footsteps rushing through the corridors and the garden.

We would be surrounded soon.

A roar powerful enough to make th