At the Maximus residence in Bedford, the usual liveliness had given way to a heavy atmosphere. Even the housekeepers worked in silence with their heads down instead of chattering cheerfully.

This change, of course, stemmed from the loss of their three elders. Such news couldn't be hidden.

"Dean Maximus!" A voice shattered the silence, echoing throughout the vast residence for all to hear.

Soon, several people rushed to the front courtyard, including Jonah and Herbert. They were the ones wh