Neil was not killed and silenced by Miller and his son.
His uncle used a peculiar powder to stop his bleeding, even numbing the pain, then roughly sent him back to his residence beside the cesspool.
Before leaving the castle's main building, Miller said faintly behind him:
"Neil, this is just a minor punishment for you... As long as you obediently stay in Black Horn Fortress, I won't kill you. I've watched you grow up and know you're a smart person. You should understand how to choose."
Neil lowered his head, making a strange sound in agreement.
Then the trembling, hunched figure moved away.
"Father, why not kill him?"
Kru Dutte asked in a low voice, brow furrowed.
Under the nightfall, Miller stood with arms crossed at the main building's entrance, saying lightly:
"Nerlucius can't die yet. After all, Black Horn Domain used to be Birch's territory. Several knight domains are not convinced by us rashly killing this kid will only add more variables. Just keep an eye on him..."
