"Half of… Half of my life?" The Duke queried, "Do you mean my lifespan?"
"Yes, your lifespan. Hexers might not be able to use healing sorcery, but they can be accessories to death. You're aware of that, Duke Gertrude."
"I'm aware, very much aware."
The father and daughter pair went silent for a while. If Ilya's silence was because she had nothing more to say, the Duke's silence was more of a window for his contemplation.
Ilya didn't want to address any worries of the Duke. She only decided to stop by because of her desire to hear her thoughts.
She also knew why the Duke wanted to meet a Hexer. The Lady didn't read the Duke's thoughts. It was the Duke, mumbling what was in his head as he walked, who did.
Although she was aware of the reason, Ilya took it with a grain of salt. If Sorsiana truly did put a hex on the Duke, she would notice it immediately.
