Facing the witch's questioning, Shade gave a direct answer:
"Yes, of course I know about Margaret's claim to the throne.
"I've already discussed it with Margaret. If she needs political help, Delarion's political forces and Military Intelligence Section Six will do everything possible to assist her. But in my opinion, Margaret herself is quite capable, and now that she has become a Witch Apprentice, she is already very close to the throne."
Though her becoming a Witch Apprentice was also inseparable from Shade.
Shade spoke with complete honesty. Miss Danist chuckled beside him, while Miss Winslet slightly opened her mouth before sharply shaking her head:
"I don't care what you do anymore! I should have known someone like you could never settle down and live an ordinary life. You are absolutely not the renowned detective described in the files, quietly staying in Tobesk City. I don't care anymore! Galina doesn't care about you, so I have no reason to either. Whatever relationship you and Margaret want to have, have it."
Miss Danist gave Shade a look, and he reached for the witch's hand, only for her to pull free at once. But when she saw that Shade did not try again, the witch instead took hold of his hand herself:
"I admit I was surprised just now, but I'd like to see what other secrets you have."
"Then let's return to business first. We got York Bronte's hair yesterday. Did you use the Bone Seeking Spell last night to find the location of that old family cemetery?"
Only then did Miss Winslet sit down on the sofa:
"I found it. When you didn't come this morning, Danist and I went into the woods to confirm the general location."
She gestured for her apprentice, who had remained silent until then, to