Eloise executed a graceful bow and turned to depart when a sudden upheaval disrupted the calm.

A resounding crash echoed through the hall as the ceiling gave way, and a shadowy figure dressed in black descended dramatically. The assassin was wielding a sharp sword.

“Your Highness, look out!” Quick on her feet, she immediately raised her voice to warn Rufus of the imminent danger.

“Rufus! Your time has come! Die!” The assassin’s cry reverberated as he thrust the sword.

leaving only a momentary glint of light. As

sword that had impaled

positioned by the doorway, watched in disbelief, questioning how

Albert and Jaxon’s absence, as if the assassin had

This is the consequence

from Rufus’s chest wound. Rufus staggered backward, eventually collapsing to the

and the entire castle was promptly alerted. Guards converged from all directions, but the assassin skillfully

warriors from the castle pursued

to Rufus, who was coughing

Your Highness! You’ll

hand against Rufus’s wound while shouting urgently toward the door, “Doctor! Where is the doctor?

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