It all happened suddenly. Lady Vienna was just sleeping peacefully when she felt a sharp metal grazing on the skin in her neck. 

She woke up with the view of Duke Raziel pointing the sword at her. 

“R-Raziel?” She stuttered.

But Duke Raziel wasn’t replying. It was like it wasn’t him. It felt like it’s not him. 

Vienna, if I suddenly hurt you, please don’t hesitate to kill me.” 

That’s what he said last time. 

So did he expect this to happen? Is this part of his secrets too? But she couldn't do it. 

She grabbed her sword from beside her table and pointed it at him too. 

“Raziel, it’s...