The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 369

Chapter 369: Determination

Inside Arlan’s study, he sat in silence while Alex and Imbert stood nearby. The two knights were well aware of Arlan’s personal attachment to his aide, and now everything had abruptly changed.

Except for these two and a few of Alex’s men, no other knight from Arlan’s troop knew the identity of the woman they had apprehended. They remained unaware that the woman rescued by one of the King’s knights was their own colleague from the past few months.

They waited in a tense atmosphere. Kerry, the third knight who often accompanied Arlan alongside Imbert and Rafal, entered the study. He sensed the gravity of the situation and greeted the Prince quietly, knowing he had likely made an error.

"Kerry," Imbert called out, and his tone was stern. "A few months ago, while we were in Wimark, you were tasked with gathering information about Orian and his family."

"Yes, Captain," Kerry replied, his captain’s authoritative presence weighing heavily on him.

"Did you carry out your assignment thoroughly?"

As his captain posed the question, Kerry felt a growing sense of unease. "Have... Have I made a mistake, Captain?"

"How did you obtain that information? Who verified it?" Imbert inquired.

"His family members themselves. There was a boy who was of age, and a young girl. They identified themselves as Orian’s siblings from his adoptive parents," Kerry explained, casting a glance at his captain and sensing the gravity of the situation. "The boy was named Luke, and the girl was Rina."

Luke?

The name struck a chord with both Arlan and Imbert. Oriana frequently visited Ahrens to see her brother, Luke. It appeared to be the same person.

Kerry continued, "That boy works at Ahrens, and Orian visited him there. You’re all aware of that, aren’t you?"

Imbert refrained from commenting on this and instructed, "Do not divulge anything about our discussion here to anyone. You may go."

With a sense of despondency, Kerry left the room, perceiving that his captain was displeased with him, even though the specifics of his mistake remained unspoken and no punishment was meted out.

"Your Highness, it appears that the boy Luke has deceived our knight. It seems they have orchestrated it quite skillfully."

’Luke?’ Arlan’s eyes narrowed. "Once we return to the capital, find him."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Rafal, who had observed Kerry’s return with a downcast expression, questioned him. "What happened? What did His Highness say?"

Kerry shook his head. "I’m not sure. I believe I made a mistake."

"What kind of mistake?"

"I’m not certain. They didn’t tell me."

In accordance with Imbert’s orders, Kerry refrained from revealing anything to Rafal. Rafal didn’t press for further information, knowing that his betrothed had finally been captured and that Arlan’s life must be in turmoil. All he could do was accept orders and execute them.

Rafal’s thoughts drifted elsewhere, ’Orian is in Wimark. Shouldn’t we ask him to come here to assume his role as His Highness’s personal aide?’

At that moment, Alvera arrived at the Prince’s guest mansion. Everyone bowed to her, and a message was relayed to the Prince, who had been anticipating his sister’s visit.