155 FEUD BETWEEN SIBLINGS

"ISAAK, do you think that the culprit is the same person who has turned you and Runa into ghouls?" Rino asked his younger brother. He was free to speak that way because only the two of them were in the tearoom. [Moreover, Gwyneth made this room safe.]

He knew that Veronica had planted some spies even in his own palace.

It was frustrating to be wary even when he was in his own residence, but what could he do about it? The empress had grown so much power and influence in just a few years. After all, for the current nobles in the empire, money was more important than their honor.

"I believe so, Your Majesty," Isaak said, nodding. "Hence, we need to catch the culprit this time. Especially for Runa's sake."

Huh?

Did he hear it right?

[Did Isaak really call my daughter by her given name?]