Chapter 239
“Marquis Ortio’s daughter. Step aside.”
Ferio, in a voice forced into calmness, addressed Unicia. They had no time to waste.
But Unicia remained firm.
“I know how selfish I must sound. But the Voreoti Duke must be present for this hunt!”
The upcoming hunt involved many nobles with designated roles.
Ferio, above all, was the central figure in the actual operation.
He was meant to crush the Olor family completely and pass the decree naming Prince Chrisetos as the crown prince. It was a pivotal moment where Voreoti was to lead the charge, reinforcing the nobility faction’s power.
Ferio’s absence was simply unthinkable.
“That’s not what matters right now—!”
Unable to hold back any longer, Ferio raised his voice, and Unicia froze in fear.
Ferio immediately regretted it. Yelling at a child—no matter how furious he was—was unacceptable.
But his emotions were unstable. His head was spinning, and anxiety gnawed at him.
