As for the matters regarding the Secret Castle, Simmons remained tight-lipped. In truth, he didn't know much. After returning home, he visited his grandfather, Count George. Ever since his demotion from Duke to Count, the old man seemed to live happier and longer, being one of the few elderly left in Hedan. He always appeared weak, as if he could pass away any moment, but he had been this way for over twenty years.
Old George didn't much like his own sons and daughters but was quite fond of Simmons and Celestia. However, upon hearing they wanted to ask about the Secret Castle, he made Celestia leave, which infuriated her enough to threaten to give away all of Old George's hidden liquor.
"Are you talking about Avogadro?" asked Old George, who spent his days idling in the sun, suddenly opening his eyes.
