Brother-In-Law Goes Missing

Brother-in-Law went missing.

It was a rumor that no one took seriously at first.

But when a week passed without the man doing a shopping spree, it was quickly accepted by many quarters.

The news shook the entire capital.

Some said he was a fraud and escaped before he could be found. Others opined he was kidnapped or even killed. A few went as far as to propose that he was wiped off by the Archdukes for his rude behavior.

Even though no one could touch the Archdukes, the pillars of the kingdom couldn't stop the public perception building against them.

It came up even in the weekly court meeting.

It wasn't King Ferdinand who mentioned it. The ruler only focused on serious matters and didn't consider this serious enough.

Some of the officials raised the topic near the end.

Interestingly enough, it was Duchess Serenthia, who didn't attend the last session who appeared the most worried.