GDC 169

Forced Awakening Meisel’s chest swelled endlessly.

This was the moment she had waited for her entire life.

“Grand Duke!”

Just as Meisel smiled brightly and reached out her hand—

The Grand Duke’s expression hardened the instant their eyes met.

“What are you?”

His handsome brows twisted sharply.

“Where is Annette?”

A terrifyingly low voice rang out.

Killing intent surged around the Grand Duke in an instant.

‘Is it possible the illusion magic isn’t working?’

Panicking, Meisel turned toward Cecilia, but Cecilia was also staring at the Grand Duke with a confused expression.

Before she could answer, the Grand Duke roughly grabbed Meisel’s hand and dragged her out of the carriage.

“Ah!”

Meisel collapsed heavily onto the ground.

As she lifted her head, a flash of light burst before her eyes.

The Grand Duke was already aiming a sharply honed sword at her throat.

“C-Commander!”

“Why are you suddenly doing this?!”…