"Journal?" Victor interrupted their conversation. He told all his knights to leave the premises, giving them privacy in the front yard of the main building. "What journal?" His green eyes were fixed on the book in Flora's hands. Victor was about to snatch the journal but Gen's threads were faster. Gen read the first page straight away. "April 17th, 457." Gen's voice sounded hoarse. "I finally met Pierre Cornohen. He's going to be my main pawn in this plan. Unfortunately, Rendre overreacted. The man slashed my neck in front of Pierre. But because of that, Pierre is willing to be my person. It was the first time I had made a soul covenant for myself and not for Rendre since Count Rayhan's death." Gen opened multiple pages at once. The short woman–only reaching Victor's chest–seemed to lo

