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Amidst the tranquil sound of the wind across the academy, a place created by the first students from the imperial family was suddenly filled with noises.

The sounds were mixed with chains clacking, blood scattering and flesh being continuously hit, it was also accompanied by grieving voices.

"Now then I suppose my welcome greeting was done splendidly" a cold voice devoid of any emotion suddenly spoke. His silhouette then bent down while grabbing the bloodied collar of someone.

"I am asking you where the fuck is Edgar!" his voice pierced like a blade striking fear to those who heard it.

"My patience is running low, if I don't hear anything now I might ask your parents to entertain me instead" a threatening command was given making several chains clacking.

"We...really... don't know anything!"

"Please your Highness we are begging you...please!"

"We won't do it again!"

Several students cried and tried to plea however the source of their pain was never listening, instead, he grabbed another student and said.

"It seems none of you is listening to my words"

"Your imperial Highness, please we know nothing"

However, instead of stopping, the silhouette didn't stop and instead continued to torment them. Cries of pain and suffering echo through the secret passage and even the most powerful man inside the academy won't be able to sense what is going on in there.

"Brother I think you should stop," said a voice that was coming from the door.

"Caesar, brother you are here" his voice was still oozing with killing intent however upon his brother's arrival there was a sudden softness in it.

"We won't gain anything from this, it's clear that no one knows where he went"

The silhouette then dropped the body he was tormenting and then he asked.

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"Have you ever lost a friend?"

Caesar did not speak instead his head was facing the ground.

"I haven't however I do know this isn't right, what if their families found out about this, you might be forgetting brother by they are sons of marquises and earls"

The younger tried to reason, to answer his words finally the elder turned his back to the people he was tormenting and faced his brother.

"I am a prince, not just any prince but the prince of this empire. My name is Titus Alexander Von Celestio, and when I deem something fit no one can tell me it's wrong"

Titus looked at his little brother, his emerald was filled with hatred as if he would destroy the world.

Caesar however did not yield instead he stood where he was and remained looking at his older brother's eyes.

"Brother this is madness"

"So be it" he then walked pass him however Titus felt his little brother wouldn't easily let go of this situation, so he decided to speak again.

"I know what you fear and don't worry it won't happen"

Then he went up and began speaking with the other members of his club.

That same night Apollo went to hunt Edgar, the entire continent was shaken due to the imperial prince's wrath. The family of the bullies that have a connection to Olena's harassment had been excessively punished to the point their status and wealth were confiscated. This action faced much opposition however the might of the prince's faction was able to bypass everything.

Then before dawn struck, Aster Academy was turned upside down. The prince submitted a detailed report about the professors who committed corrupt acts and received bribes from other students. This caused the headmaster and vice to temporally surrender their power to the imperial family.

However, despite all this, some of Edgar's henchmen were still free because there wasn't enough evidence against them, though Titus didn't let their family live peacefully.

The imperial prince plans to torture them in case he can't put them in jail. Titus is determined to achieve his goal be it in legal or illegal terms. Even if he doesn't have the footage Olena has it won't hinder him from doing what he wants although it might destroy his reputation.

Twelveth day of the Ninth month, September, Athena and Eros return and the very first thing that welcomes them is the mess caused by Edgar's action.

"Damn it!" the eldest among the children of Lionheart slam his table hard poking a hole in it.

"I told that bastard not to do anything that can ruin me and now.....argh!!" he shouted while throwing things inside his room.

All sorts of things were suddenly dug up inside the Academy, and not just the professor's corruption was uncovered but also the issue of bullying among the students. Amongst the names, Edgar was the most prominent one and since Eros was known to be his friend, he was immediately dragged into controversies.

"That asshole! I told him not to indulge in that hobby of his" he added while clenching his fist harshly.

"So you knew about what he was doing"

Eros is suddenly taken aback as Titus appears with Athena.

"How did you get in here?" he questioned however seeing his sister with him he now knew why.

"I have nothing to say Your Highness" Eros said while giving the prince his respect.

"Kneeling like that won't please me though what you said a while ago was interesting"

"I apologize to the crown prince but I have no knowledge of what you just said" The young duke continues to play ignorant though Titus doesn't seem to be enjoying his acting.

"You don't know? That is quite funny" Then he took out a sound recorder and repeated the same line of words Eros just said.

"That's!" upon hearing it the young duke looked pale and immediately tried to grab the recorder in the prince's hands.

"Not so fast!" said the imperial prince as he knocked the eldest of the Lionheart children.

Then a banging sound can heard alongside Eros' painful groan.

"This is a simple punishment for attacking me, do it next time and your head will roll on the ground" Titus said reminding Eros of his standing before leaving.

As they leave Caesar can't help but ask his brother

"Will that be enough as evidence?"

"No, we need more solid evidence"

"But where exactly did Edgar go?" Caesar asked again.

"I don't know how about you Athena, do you know anything?"

However instead of answering the lady of the lions just shakes her head though her expression isn't good.

"Athena I think you should rest, you look pale"

"I am okay Titus we should continue"

As they continued to walk outside of the dormitory a specific figure caught their attention.

A hair strikingly similar to Eros though his, is more darker in comparison, yellow gold eyes similar to the sun at noon while a uniform signifying affiliation to the Lower class.

Apollo Lionheart calmly stood while in his hand was an envelope containing Olena's autopsy report.

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"Yes however I don't know the reason for his visit"

"Actually Miss Athena's brother, Apollo is a close friend of Lena, the victim's younger sibling" Caesar explained before they arrived in front of the boy.

Wearing the black military-like uniform in his hand Apollo didn't say anything and instead gave the report to Titus. Confused the first imperial prince took the envelope and almost released his killing intent as he read the following words inside the document.

"This is!" Prince Titus almost sounded like roaring as he said those two words while Caesar could only look away from the paper.

"Can you let me see it your Highness" Athena weakly said while extending her arms to touch the document.

"Are you sure?"

"I am, please"

Athena insisting the prince comply by handing the paper to her. As he did so, his eyes which were filled with anger and hatred suddenly softened and turned into concern when he saw the girl's expression.

Athena upon reading the contents can't help but tremble while her eyes closed, not trying to read anymore.

"That document was given by Lena, the victim's little sister. According to her when the priest from the church of the Peace and Purity came they noticed something on her body, so they ran an autopsy under the parent's consent"

Apollo explained then he approached his sister, his eyes were calm too calm yet too deadly at the same time. It's as if he was a beast that was offended by someone.

Titus immediately noticed this which made him interested.

"I want to speak with you later, come and visit her garden with me this evening" the boy just said then he switched to the first imperial prince.

"You can have this too"

He gave him a ring and inside it was the footage they badly needed.

"What is this?"

"Look inside Your Highness"

After saying those words he left leaving those three people confused.

"He is really different" Caesar can't help but say.

"Why didn't you befriend him?" asked his brother making the younger prince shake his head.

"He doesn't like socializing although suddenly he and his classmates began befriending other students"

While the two brothers began to speak to each other Athena absently gave the document back before going to her room.

"Athena?"

Titus called however Athena wasn't in the mood to answer.

"We should leave her be, it seems she is in so much pain"