Chapter 244
Chapter 244
William entered the Eastern Duchy, swallowing nervously. In Armenia, there was a pretext for Lord Yan to hide the criminal Theo, but this place was different. Theo had simply disappeared. If he were a mere viscount, William might have tried to coerce cooperation, but his opponent was none other than Duke Beowulf, a powerful aristocrat revered as their lord.
The situation was dire. Even if they resorted to violence, it wouldn’t be unjust. Moreover, the Eastern Duke was notorious for being reclusive and elusive. Requesting him to open the gates in pursuit of a criminal might ignite conflict between the Eastern and Northern regions.
“But I can’t let that scoundrel slip through our fingers.”
Theo was the criminal Duke Beowulf despised the most. It was inevitable. After all, Theo had murdered Beowulf’s beloved wife—the same woman who happened to be his own mother—and escaped. When the assassination attempt on the former duchess occurred, Beowulf’s rage knew no bounds. Even if the royal family had intervened to protect Theo, Beowulf would have led his forces into battle.
This was William’s chance to appease his lord’s wrath. But facing an opponent like the Duke, who remained hidden behind closed doors, was no easy task. William sighed, trying to clear his tangled thoughts, and headed toward the castle gate.
And then it happened.
The gate began to open on its own.
Creak.
As if welcoming them, the gate revealed itself to William and the other knights of theSilent Gauntlet Knight. But the moment didn’t last.
“Welcome, Commander of the Silent Gauntlet Knight.”
When William saw the face of the person who greeted them, his expression hardened.