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Lu Yizhou had no idea how it happened but one thing led to another and before he realized it, the rumor that the Duke's manor was haunted by a malicious ghost had spread all over the Duchy. The peak moment came with Marquis Ouin's — no, he didn't even have a title anymore — execution. The Marquis became a prime example of someone who envied Duke Lacrosa and intended to harm him only for the ghost to teach him a lesson. See how miserable his life ended up? That's why, one shouldn't dream to harm the Duke.

Jillian stopped chewing for a second. He dabbed his lips with the napkin before replying. "Pardon?"

"Guardian angel, the spirit of the old Master, the ghost of a servant who has fallen in love with the Duke and decided to protect him…" Bassil counted with his fingers then glanced toward the doll who was sitting on Jillian's right side. "Certainly, Master Regius has amassed quite a diverse reputation."