Would Count Leonard really consider changing the heir over one incident? Sylas wondered.
"With an ordinary poison, it might have been easier to dismiss, but it wasn't just any poison. It was the transparent elixir, after all. Thanks to that, Ulrich has completely ruined his reputation," Max explained.
"I figured as much," Sylas admitted.
If Ulrich had used a poison that simply killed, it might have been better. But he chose one that enslaved its victim. This went beyond mere dishonor; it was an act more akin to something a witch or demon would do.
"In a family like ours, where deception and schemes aren't the norm, this is a severe offense. We're the Corleone family, and most of the knights here have been influenced by Count Leonard's strong sense of honor," Max continued.
