This time, the Countess's divination went smoothly. Even though she knew little basic information, based on what she knew of Shade, anything involving this man was certainly no trivial matter. Thus, for the first time in front of Shade, she immediately guessed the truth:
"So this is Gray Gloves Ace's house? That Gray-headed Eagle's house?"
"Yes, but not entirely. We usually call houses like this Safe Houses."
Shade corrected her:
"During the Dice Story Collection incident, you learned that I had connections with the intelligence organizations of both countries, so you shouldn't be surprised that I know about this place, right?"
The Witches blinked:
"I'm not surprised that Gray-headed Eagle's Safe House is in a place like this. Do you know? To me, he was a legendary figure too. Back when Moon Bay's nobles sought independence and Gray-headed Eagle was assassinating one important figure after another, I was just a little girl who understood nothing. To me, he was like the Big Bad Wolf from Fairy Tales who carried off disobedient children."
She said with a smile, then seemed incredulous again:
"Come to think of it, Gray-headed Eagle actually died? When did that happen? How could something so major leave no trace of news within Kasonlik? Wait, I remember hearing news about Gray-headed Eagle not long ago. Though it was only rumors, all kinds of evidence suggested that Gray-headed Eagle was still active."
"Yes, you're completely right."
Shade nodded, still examining every tightly shut door on the 2nd Floor.
"Gray-headed Eagle did indeed die. He died last summer."
"Then why—"
"Gray-headed Eagle is indeed still active. Someone inherited that codename and has been actively operating under it. And that person—"
He turned to face the Countess. After hesitating, she pointed at Shade:
"Is you?"
"Yes."
Shade nodded and continued examining