A Mistake?

Nox's eyes narrowed as he stared at the newcomer, a trace of anger flashing through them when he recognized who it was.

It was Prince Ainsworth Vermilion.

Wendy had long told Nox about the relationship between her stepmother, who was Brandon's biological mother, and the royal family.

She said Brandon was particularly close to Prince Ainsworth.

From his reaction to Ainsworth's death, it seemed this was especially true.

"You killed him! Why! How dare you touch someone with royal bloodline!"

"You... if this is how irrational the royal family behaves, I think you guys are not deserving of the crown," Nox said casually. He lifted his head and stared down at Ainsworth as if he were an ant. "And this doesn't concern you. Stand back, if not, I'll have to cut you down as well."