Caroso had his own forces in Azure Wolf Province, and as the eldest son, Kazan naturally had his as well—along with some secret weapons even Caroso did not know about.
While Kazan and Saya were on their way here, Nimel suddenly vanished from the carriage. They had wasted some time searching for her; otherwise, they would have reached Morning Star City even sooner.
"My dear brother," Caroso said indifferently. "I was set up, and my body became like this. The good news is that my eyesight has recovered."
Kazan frowned slightly.
Their father was dead, Nimel had suddenly disappeared, and Caroso had abruptly become a child. Everything about this reeked of something strange.
He had originally wanted to intimidate Caroso, throw him off balance, and swiftly take Kolia Manor. But now... infighting might not be such a good choice.
"You were set up?" Saya shoved Kazan aside and stepped before the magic stone, his expression amused. "You're the bad child plotting against everyone, aren't you?"
"Father was assassinated in Ram City. You didn't notify us about something this serious..."
"What, didn't you call my eldest brother and me back immediately because you wanted to fight for power? You dare do it, but you don't dare admit it?"
"Don't tell me you weren't planning that. Morning Star City is loose outside but tight within. All the troops have been gathered at Kolia Manor, leaving only a small number of shadow guards to gather intelligence."
"Unfortunately, your shadow guards may not be loyal to you. They are loyal to Kolia, loyal to our eldest brother. Our eldest brother is the true representative of Kolia!"
Caroso rubbed his fingers together.
They had seen through all my arrangements... How much intelligence did they have on me?
Elena had been turned by Saya. How many