Although Shaun was born in a small, rural town, he had occupied the Schmid family for many years and had studied a lot.
As such, he would plan carefully to kill Charleston. He did not want to take any personal risks to kill the man.
This was because he firmly believed that everyone from the eight great families had been cursed by the Deity. No one could live past 80 years old.
But if Charleston could be successfully frozen, he would be able to escape this curse.
Shaun was certain that Charleston would choose to be frozen, and in doing so, he would trigger the curse in advance and die earlier!
…
Early next morning, Charleston was wearing thin clothes as he strolled in the garden of Steele Castle.
Butler Frank chased after him with a coat and put it on him. "Master, why are you up so early?"
Charleston smiled and looked at the distant sky. "I don't have many mornings left. I want to enjoy as many sunrises as I can."
