Third Arc (Fallen Heart) – 251. Hanged IV
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Third Arc (Fallen Heart) - 251. Hanged IV
The commotion that had erupted in the castle had not gone unnoticed by the guests who had come to celebrate Ilex's birthday. As the news of the tragic incident spread like wildfire through the corridors, it reached the ears of those who had spent the night in the castle.
Among the guests who had been roused from their slumber was Artheur, his sleep disrupted by the disturbance. His eyes widened in shock as he arrived at the scene, his gaze immediately falling upon Ilex, lifeless in Ophelia's arms.
The sight filled Artheur with a complex mix of emotions. He had never been particularly fond of Ilex, especially after witnessing his cunning and manipulative behavior at the previous night's party. It had been clear that Ilex had harbored ill intentions towards Angel, and that had not sat well with Artheur.
Yet, despite the animosity he had felt towards Ilex, the irony of the situation was not lost on him. Ilex had schemed and plotted to eliminate Angel, going to great lengths to achieve his goal. He had orchestrated a plan that had resulted in chaos and violence, all in an attempt to take Angel's life.
And now, less than a day later, Ilex himself lay lifeless. The birthday celebration that had taken place just the night before, filled with merriment and revelry, had culminated in this tragic and unexpected turn of events. It was a reminder of the unpredictability of life and the consequences that could arise from one's actions.
Angel and Rose, still in their sleeping attire, arrived at the scene not long after the commotion had begun. They had been roused from their rest by the tumultuous events unfolding within the castle walls.
As they approached the gathering of guests and onlookers who had been drawn to the grim spectacle, they wore expressions of shock and disbelief. Angel, his countenance marked by a mask of sorrow, appeared as though he had just been awakened from a deep slumber. His eyes scanned the scene, taking in the sight of Ilex's lifeless form with a mixture of astonishment and grief.
Rose, her features etched with a similar facade of astonishment, clung to Angel's arm, her eyes wide with apparent shock. The two of them moved amidst the crowd, their demeanor mirroring the collective sense of disbelief that permeated the air.
Frost, always vigilant and perceptive, stood by their side, ready to play his part in this intricate dance of deception. His presence added an air of authority and stability to the situation, reinforcing the facade they were collectively presenting.
Together, they played their roles to perfection, mingling with the other guests and onlookers who had been awakened by the disturbance. Their shock and dismay were palpable, blending seamlessly with the genuine astonishment of those who had witnessed the tragic scene. It was a carefully crafted performance, one that concealed the true depth of their knowledge and involvement in the events that had transpired.
King Gervis, his face a mask of devastation and fury, cast a piercing glance at Angel as soon as he became aware of his presence in the midst of the chaos that had erupted in the castle. His eyes, usually filled with a sense of authority and regal pride, were now clouded with an indescribable mix of emotions, ranging from grief to simmering anger.
In that charged moment, it was evident that the king was grappling with a torrent of conflicting thoughts and emotions. While the circumstances clearly pointed to Ilex's decision to take his own life, there was an undeniable undercurrent of blame that surged through King Gervis's heart. He couldn't help but hold Angel partly responsible for the tragic events that had unfolded.
In his mind, it was Angel's actions that had wounded Ilex's pride, driving him to a point of despair where he saw no other way out but to end his own life. The memory of the confrontation at the grand celebration was still fresh in King Gervis's mind, and he harbored an unspoken conviction that Angel's actions had played a pivotal role in pushing Ilex to this tragic end.
Though he struggled to find words to express his turmoil, the anger that smoldered within him was palpable. It was a complex mix of anger at Angel for what he perceived as a deliberate humiliation of his son and anger at himself for not being able to prevent this heart-wrenching outcome.
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