Cadmael was nowhere in the dukedome to be found. It seemed that the rumors were in fact true. For some reason Cadmael took the throne a few years before in the original book and the Duke was forced to leave to pledge his allegiance to the new emperor. The whole country was in turmoil and everyone was preparing for the coronation. I didn't see Cadmael for a few more days. He must have been really busy with the coronation and his new status. The day after the putsch, the Duke announced the end of my engagement. I wasn't surprised. Cadmael was emperor and he could have Diana now. With all of this happening people forgot about my fear and I could finally leave the house without fear of getting stared at. I went to have some tea with the others and the conversation didn't fail to land on Cadma

