Chapter 80: Desperate Pursuit
Duke Alexavier Agnes stood before the emperor and the court, his voice filled with desperation and anger as he demanded answers about his missing wife, Duchess Bernice Balliol Agnes.
"Tell me, Your Majesty! Where is my wife? If you don’t know, then I don’t know who might have information about this," Alexavier raised his voice, commanding the attention of the entire court.
The emperor, in his usual calm demeanor, replied, "As I said, I will find your wife."
Alexavier’s frustration boiled over as he retorted, "Yeah, you said the same thing about my parents too, but where is the criminal? The criminal is still nowhere to be found even after so many years. What did you do? Nothing? Are you going to do the same for my wife as well? No, I will not let it happen. Get my wife no matter what," he shouted, his anger palpable.
The emperor remained silent, his indifference unsettling. The courtiers exchanged nervous glances, unsure of how to react to the escalating tension.
The crown prince attempted to console Alexavier, saying, "Alex, you are not in the right mind. Let’s calm down. She will be found in no time. I will help you too."
But Alexavier was resolute. "No, I will not calm down until she is found safe and sound," he declared and abruptly left the hall, determined to continue his search.
He mounted his horse and rode in the direction of the holy temple, suspecting that the Holy Empire might have had a hand in his wife’s disappearance due to their persistent attempts to recruit her as the holy knight.
"Holy priest, I swear, if you have a hand in my wife’s disappearance, I will not let you stand on your feet," he muttered to himself as he hastened toward the holy temple, unaware of the challenges that awaited him.
As Alexavier embarked on his journey, high above in the divine realm, God Lunar and Moiroi observed the unfolding events in the mortal world with growing concern.
"Moiroi, what is happening in the mortal world? Why is the Duke in such a panic?" God Lunar asked, his divine form radiating an otherworldly glow.
"That girl is missing," Moiroi stated, his voice devoid of emotion.