"Father, it seems you did not give Lord Malin an explanation," Shelton said softly, watching his father walk past him.
"You silly child, do you think Lord Malin needs me to explain about a dead man?" The Duke of the House of Brice looked at the Baron of the House of Brice, a smile spread across the former's face: "Whether it's for the family or for your own friendship, you're not wrong to ask. But have you considered why your friend did not ask himself?"
"...Because he knows, whoever dares to frame a High Priest of Truth is destined to be tied to the stake, right?"
