Aldrian raised his eyebrows, while Irene frowned.
"What is it, Your Majesty?" Aldrian asked.
"I don't know the details, but it seems the Flamecrest family is in a predicament. Rumors have spread that they are harboring devils. We don't know who started the rumor, but it appears there is strong evidence suggesting devils exist within their ranks," Emperor Durand said, his expression contemplative.
Aldrian and Irene widened their eyes.
"Impossible! Even though our families are rivals and not on good terms, we hate the devils more than anything. For the Flamecrest family to have devils in their ranks? There's no way that could happen," Irene said with certainty.
