After he learned of the news, he thought the Duke would be heartbroken and would hold a funeral worthy of his status, but there was nothing.
There must be a secret unknown to outsiders here.
"The night you were brought back, Elbert's people, seeking revenge, carried out a carpet search and execution in Zone 23."
"Are you saying my elder brother was killed by Elbert's men? Impossible, absolutely impossible. The Military Academy's people would surely recognize my brother. Once they knew his identity, they wouldn't have killed him."
Celia rejected the speculation in her mind.
It took her a long while to calm down and feign nonchalance before she continued, "Who has visited me at home during my illness?"
The servant looked embarrassed.
"Not a single one?" Celia said, mocking herself, "What about my father?"
"The Duke is very busy."
"Heh heh..." Celia leaned against the bed, her smile filled with scorn and desolation, causing the servant's heart to clench with pain.
