The four archdukes stared at Lampard with different expressions. Olsius' eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and his face was filled with surprise and bewilderment. Tilting his head, Trentida peered suspiciously at Lampard. Archduke Lecco's gaze did not move, as though it was frozen in place. On the other hand, Roknee clenched his fists hard. His eyes were filled with disdain.
After a while, in a soft voice, Archduke Olsius asked the question that was on everyone's mind, "Have you gone crazy?"
*Sizzle.*
Containing Eternal Oil, firewood and other fuels, the six large braziers burned with increasing brightness.
During that moment, half of the Archduke of Black Sand's body was hidden in the darkness, and the other half was illuminated by the firelight in the hall.
Lampard turned and stared at the empty main seat at the innermost part of the long table.
He recalled the time he played there with Harold when they were young.
