Chapter 45
“V-Viscount Wolfe?”
From the way Liv awkwardly repeated that name, it seemed she didn’t know of this person either. Emmett racked his memories about Viscount Wolfe. The Viscount governed the border territory of Wolfe Viscounty – a rather insignificant, powerless noble family... And the reason the Wolfe family had been relegated to the borders was...
“H-How did you come here?”
Liv seemed to muster her courage, clenching her fist tightly as she called out towards the door. As if awaiting a response, an exultant male voice answered:
“My word, I was right! You really were here!”
“Who...”
“Don’t worry! I’ll rescue you!”
“Huh?”
Though unable to fully comprehend the situation, Liv’s face was etched with shock at being promised rescue. Having awaited a savior for so long, yet finding this unbelievable, she trembled as she placed her hand on the door.
“You really came to...”
The moment Liv tried to continue the conversation, an ominous silence fell from beyond the door. The previously exultant voice of Viscount Wolfe had abruptly cut off, causing Liv to inch closer, pressing her ear against the door in a sense of foreboding. Emmett stood beside Liv, who gestured for him to come closer, trying to discern the sounds from beyond.
Heavy footsteps could be heard through the door. After a moment, a voice different from Viscount Wolfe’s rang out: