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"Master, I beg your pardon."
A few minutes after the quarrel between Zeros and Dion began, the heavy doors of the office opened quietly, and Edgar entered the room.
The Duke, seated at his desk, continued to review documents, waiting for the head butler's report.
Edgar explained the situation calmly: Dion's disrespectful behavior, the conflict over Shuna, and the promise of a duel.
After listening to the report, the Duke held his head with one hand and let out a deep sigh.
"They're going to duel? How could such a situation arise while you were present?"
"My deepest apologies, Master. Dion's remarks went too far, and just as I was about to intervene, Zeros acted before I could."
"I didn't mean to speak so harshly. Edgar, I don't blame you. The responsibility lies entirely with those involved."
The Duke stood up and slowly walked to the window, gazing outside as he reflected on the relationship between his two sons.
