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Chapter 26 - Transitional visit gone wrong

Leira nodded her head, gesturing towards the closed music room door.

The older woman's gaze flickered towards Renzille and Kreios. "Go on and finish this cursed tradition— and if he tries anything, just scream. I'll be right here, ready to barge in if need be."

Renzille felt grateful towards Leira's assurance, her offer of support easing her worries somewhat.

Kreios, too, felt relieved at Leira's words, his nerves lessening slightly, because from what he could, the Count isn't someone that should be underestimated.

"Thank you." Renzille said and nodded in agreement, her gaze flickering one last time at the knight accompanying Leira then, steeling her nerves, she turned towards Kreios and guided him into the music room.

The door opened and they stepped inside.

The door closed behind them with a soft click, shutting out the presence of Leira and her knights, and leaving them alone with Renzille's father, Count Thillion, who sat in a chair next to the grand piano.

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