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Leo spoke up to Halen, "Prince Halen, something this bizarre must be caused by some kind of supernatural force. I've heard of a similar incident happening in a kingdom to the east."

Upon hearing Leo's words, Halen's eyes lit up, and he called Leo close to him, eager to hear more.

Leo began to speak in a measured tone, "Prince Halen, it is rumored that a curse was placed on the head of the patriarch of that family, causing a series of strange events that ultimately led to the deaths of all its members."

Halen was taken aback and asked, "Do you know who the patriarch of that family was?"

"I've heard rumors that his name was Massimo Legoza!" Leo replied.

Halen's eyes widened in surprise, "What! How could it be him?"

Seeing Halen's reaction, Leo pretended to be oblivious and asked, "Why, Prince Halen, do you know him?"

"He's the Duke of our family. I never knew he was once the patriarch of a family," Halen said, sounding alarmed.

Leo feigned concern, "Oh, Prince Halen, then you must be ca