Chapter 95. Investigation(2)
In a clinic close to the site of the attack, Leo leaned against the wall, staring at the floor. Lucian sat on a cushioned bench, his fingers drumming against the armrest, his face etched with concern.
Duke Alric sat beside him, his back stiff, his face stern.The only sound was the rhythmic tick of a pendulum clock. Alric had issued an emergency decree across the Caulem domain, rallying adventure guilds, soldiers, and vassal houses to scour the region for Vivien.
The patient room door opened, and a maid stepped out, her expression cautious as she faced the trio’s intense gazes. "The Duchess is conscious," she said softly.
Alric rose, his voice steady but commanding. "Stay here, both of you. I’ll speak with her." He walks into the room, the door closing with a soft click.
Leo exhaled, glancing at Lucian. Beneath his brother’s composed exterior, Leo could sense the panic inside him. Lucian respected Leonhardt, but his bond with Vivien much deeper for him, and her absence was breaking him.
Leo crossed the room, sitting beside Lucian and resting a hand on his shoulder. Lucian’s head dipped, his voice trembling, barely above a whisper. "Brother...do you think Vivien’s alright? I can’t shake this bad feeling..."
Leo’s jaw tightened, but he kept his tone calm. "She’s okay, Lucian. I’m certain."
Lucian looked up, his eyes desperate. "How can you be so sure?"
Leo’s gaze flickered to a notification in his vision, visible only to him:
[Mission Alert!]
[Objective: Rescue Vivien]