Kim Seon-Hyeok was in a pensive mood after reading the missive. After a long time, he finally spoke.

“Huu. Does Her Imperial Majesty know about this?”

Asha Trail shook her head in response.

“That message didn’t go through the Imperial Palace, sir. It came directly to Mangsk Castle.”

“Then that means…”

“Her Imperial Majesty has no knowledge of this missive, sir.”

It was a completely unexpected answer. Without realizing it, he stared at Asha Trail blankly. 

“Grand Duke, due to your injuries, Her Imperial Majesty has declared that you will not be allowed to leave the Imperial Palace. Orders have already been given to the Imperial Guards and you will most likely have to go straight to the Imperial Palace the moment your wounds are healed, sir.”

A look of discomfort quickly passed over the lady knight’s face as she spoke calmly. It was clear that she deliberately hadn’t reported the existence of this missive to the Imperial court.

“If Her Majesty knew about this missive, she would not have allowed it to be passed to you, sir.”

That was definitely true. 

Ophelia wasn’t pleased with her husband’s behavior of never returning home every time he went out. And seeing how he had been terribly wounded in this duel, it was clear that her patience had reached its limit.

Given the situation,...