When Lady Granor awoke, her wayward son was by her side. Tears streamed down her face. "Do you realize you've lost your father?"
François was in disbelief. "No, how could that be... After the conference, Master Kano didn't give Father any trouble. We left together... Do you know who that mysterious passenger was?"
"I don't! But I know what cruelty and savagery are! You naive child... It's true, Leonel isn't that kind of person. But do you have any idea what your father was involved in? How many villains were behind him, waiting to tear him limb from limb?"
"Father is a Great Mage, he'll be fine..." But the young man was already recalling his father's final words. He began to feel regret. 'Why did I get out of the carriage? Why didn't I realize he was in danger?'
