Chapter 15

　　Although Elizabeth's injuries were extensive, the pain she felt was strangely moderate. Her mind seemed to have detached itself from her body. From a distance, she heard Arthur's voice. Seeking the source of the sound, she struggled to wake up. 　　She moved her dry and cracked lips. “Do you care about me? Is that why you couldn’t let me die?" 　　Arthur Mu couldn’t say anything. 　　Elizabeth smiled, even as it made her cracked lips bleed. She finally wanted to tell him the truth. She had sworn that if he still had her in his heart even after all this time, then she would tell him what happened in that year. She began,"In fact, I was the one..." 　　"Duke!" 　　Outside the door, suddenly a doctor's voice broke Elizabeth's words. 　　Arthur Mu instantly recovered, but looking at Elizabeth in front of him, he had a strong premonition that if he didn't listen to her now, it would be too late. 　　"Duke." 　　There was a doctor's cry outside the d