Dark clouds hung oppressively over the capital.
The most anticipated wedding was abruptly cancelled, stirring widespread gossip among the populace. Theodore did not appear to offer any explanation, and the other party also vanished without a trace. Rocky's forced entry into the Light Sacrifice Tower failed, and he disappeared soon after, while the residence of the Lyman couple was surrounded by troops, making entry or exit difficult.
On the same day, the Howard family announced Frank's death. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Rumors claimed that Frank died in a hidden red-roofed house, and that his death was inextricably linked to the Devil. A man claiming to be a servant swore that many people witnessed it! The Devil had misshapen horns and a body like a serpent; it crushed the house walls and then vanished into the air…
All these strange occurrences were shrouded in a hue of ominousness.
