The news of something happening to Simmons soon reached Didia's ears.
At the Nasser Manor, Didia was gathered with a group of noble youths, having a feast in honor of his duel tomorrow. In truth, it wasn't necessary, because everyone knew that not even two Simmonses were a match for Didia. It wasn't just about looking down on Simmons; in the entire Hedan, there were only a handful of people who dared to disregard Simmons, and by coincidence, Didia was one of them, the most formidable of all.
Anthony's execution caused panic in noble circles, especially among the more rebellious younger generation. It's always tough to be the first, and with the first execution by guillotine, any subsequent offenses are not taken lightly. Of course, they dared not question the King, but there were widespread rumors that this matter was connected to the old immortal of the George family—an age-old being who seemed on the brink of death seven or eight years ago but looks the same even now.
