Unexpected rise

As the Viscount and Viscountess stood before the door to the king's chamber, their heart raced with an uncertainty.

The Viscount cleared his throat and called out, "Your Majesty, it is the Viscount of Azazel."

A deep, commanding voice resonated from the other side, "You may enter."

With heavy steps, they pushed open the door and entered the grand chamber with the dead maid's lifeless body, just as instructed by Julian.

The room fell silent as the dukes exchanged surprised glances. Their eyes widened at the sight of the lifeless body.

The king spoke first, "Explain yourselves."

The Viscount bowed low, his voice low and respectful. "Your Majesty, we found the maid who was stationed outside Your Majesty's room. We discovered that she was attempting to flee the city and somehow managed to capture her and began interrogating her"

"And?", The king's cold voice filled the room.