This news shocked everyone.
Viktor's death evoked different emotions in different people.
The pleased nobles and ministers saw an opportunity to seize power after Victor's death.
And those grieving commoners and mages, especially those mages in the mage capital.
It is regrettable and perplexing that such a talented individual as Victor, who reached the pinnacle of fifth-tier mage, passed away so young.
They couldn't understand how someone as powerful as Victor could die in an accident.
Isn't this a case of heaven being jealous of talent?
Many people are worried that the new emperor has not yet consolidated his position.
And Viktor, the Queen's tutor, died under mysterious circumstances.
At this critical juncture, the former emperor was also unable to intervene due to serious illness.
This led to a direct break in the power structure of the empire's top leadership.
The Empress may encounter numerous difficulties on her path to consolidating her power in the future.
Those who thought of this were mostly noble ministers who were loyal to the empire.
It can only be said that the death of Viktor is enough to reveal the different faces of many nobles.
Whether they were loyal or treacherous was completely exposed at this crucial moment.
However, after Victor's death became widely known in the capital, only two families remained silent.
First, there's the royal family.
They remained unresponsive, even the current Queen Aurelian remained silent.
But recently, the royal family seems to have had some contact with the Clevina family.
It is said that the Clevina family gifted a maid to the current Queen.
What's striking is that this maid is actually a demi-human.
This move made many ministers realize the importance of this measure.
The Clevina family still maintains ties with the royal family and continues to support the current Queen.
On the other hand, many people have become speculative and curious about the demi-human maid.
A maid, or a demi-human?
Can demi-humans also work as maids?
Because demi-humans are generally considered to be violent and uncontrollable beasts.
Many families have kept demi-human slaves, and they know all too well that demi-humans are impossible to communicate with normally.
Even humans need extensive training to be competent in the job of a maid.
A demi-human...?
But after all, the Cleviner family had a well-trained demi-human force.
Moreover, the twelve ministers in charge of diplomacy had also seen a demi-human catgirl constantly serving the princess.
Could it be that one?
Many people are puzzled.
Was this intentional on the part of the Clevner family, in order to elevate the status of demi-humans in society?
The second silent family was the Delin family.
At this critical moment of Victor's death, the Delin family has also become the focus of attention.
After all, the current head of the Delin family is the Grand Knight known for his justice, Gwen Delin.
As is widely known, Gwen Delin is Victor's fiancée.
Given this context, people are curious about what the Great Knight will do after Victor's death.
However, several days passed, and the Delin family still did not respond.
Gwen, as always, led the Knights to maintain order around the capital and helped mages and commoners with building repairs.
This reaction has piqued the curiosity of many people.
Is Victor really dead?
Otherwise, why didn't Gwen, his fiancée, show any sadness?
...
Delin Residence.
The magnificent mansion is gradually revealing its original splendor thanks to the intensive restoration work of the craftsmen.
Although its surface still looks somewhat rough and cannot compare to the former luxury mansion.
The buildings undergoing intensive restoration primarily utilize standard timber and stone, naturally lacking the elaborate decorations of the past.
Passing through the wide doors, a bright flame burns in a marble fireplace.
The warm light illuminated the entire room, and the flickering light draped the surroundings in a thin, reddish cloak.
Inside the room, a woman was lying lazily on the large bed, wearing a soft fleece nightgown.
Her long, flowing purple hair covered one arm, making her look mysterious and alluring.
Kefla woke up groggily, stretched, yawned, and rubbed her sleepy eyes.
But suddenly, a cold wind blew into the room, swept over Kefla on the bed, and made her feel cold to the bone.
In an instant, the coldness quickly spread across Kevlar's skin.
She shivered involuntarily and quickly pulled the thick quilt over herself.
He then rolled off the bed and left the room.
She wanted to see exactly where the leak was coming from.
Upon entering the living room, the breeze became even stronger.
Kevlar quickly ran to the sofa in the living room and sat down next to the fireplace, where she warmed up a bit.
Only then did they turn their gaze to the doorway from which the breeze was coming from.
What came into view was Gwen, dressed in thin clothes, kneeling in the doorway.
With her hands resting on her thighs, she appeared exceptionally dignified.
The door was wide open, and a cold wind rushed in from outside.
The cold wind and snow swept over Gwen's body, but she seemed completely unaffected.
"Didn't sleep again last night, Gwen?"
Kevlar was a little worried.
Since Victor disappeared, Gwen has maintained this state almost every day.
Now, news of Victor's death has spread throughout the entire capital.
Well, Kefla felt deeply sorry and saddened by Victor's death, after all, she really liked this brother-in-law.
She still refused to believe the news was true, after all, she had witnessed Viktor's power firsthand.
Even though the Clavner family had publicly announced Victor's death, she simply refused to believe it and had no other choice.
However, she was more worried about Gwen.
Although nothing is outwardly apparent, Gwen's inner pain is certainly deeper than anyone else's.
Hearing Kefla's voice, Gwen slowly came back to her senses.
But she did not turn around; her gaze remained fixed on the distant, snowy landscape outside the mansion.
"elder sister."
A faint golden light shimmered in her eyes, as if revealing an aura of nobility and mystery.
For a moment, Kefla was stunned.
She sensed that Gwen seemed to have undergone an extremely mysterious change.
Just as Kefla was staring blankly, Gwen slowly spoke.
The voice carried a hint of firmness and determination:
"I need to leave for a while."
"I've gone to retrieve what belongs to me."
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