Death. For some, it is the most terrifying word to hear. Some deaths were caused by an accident. Some are intentional, while some are because it's inevitable. But no matter what it is, death is death. No one can escape it because it is bound to happen in the end.
Upon finding the dead body of Elizabeth, the Count started preparing the funeral. Of course, he informed the Lottways about the death of Elizabeth. Then the news about Elizabeth's death quickly spread to the nearest towns to the empire's noble society. Different rumors started to circulate regarding Elizabeth's death in the aristocratic society. Some of those were exaggerated, but they still bought it.
"Have you heard? Lady Elizabeth died."
"Yes indeed. Someone said she got kidnapped."
"Kidnapped? I thought she was sick?"
"No, they said she eloped with someone, but they got into an accident while escaping."
"What? She was engaged, and yet she has a lover?"
