The End of the Valier Matter [Part 2]
Cedric turned away.
"Let's go."
The Valier soldiers immediately moved behind him.
Not one of them dared to say another word.
They quickly gathered around Simon and carried him away from the scene. Their footsteps echoed along the street as they hurried after Cedric.
Nobody looked back.
Victor watched them leave for only a moment.
Then he lost interest.
There was nothing more worth his attention.
The Valier family soon disappeared down the street.
Silence settled over the area again.
But it was different this time.
Now, the only ones left were the Elmharts.
The atmosphere changed almost immediately.
Kite slowly raised his head.
His body remained tense.
He could feel Victor's presence even without looking directly at him. That pressure alone was enough to make his breathing heavier.
For the first time, Kite seemed to understand just how badly the situation had turned against him.
A short distance away, Evelyne stood quietly.
