"Josh?" The prince frowned and thought for a moment before looking at Galahad. "Do you remember him?"
"I don't either, Your Highness William. But refugees from the Northern Territory are easy to identify. We can also check the port records from that time." After saying this, Galahad turned to Zoe. "What was the name of the ship the refugees arrived on?"
"The Black Pearl."
"I'll send someone to inspect the records of ships entering and leaving the port recently. I'll notify you as soon as there is news. Will you be staying in Blood Port for a while longer?"
Zoe hesitated, glanced at Erwin, and said, "Well... please allow us to discuss it."
"Very well. The results of the investigation will be delivered to you later as well. Galahad."
Galahad escorted Castel's group back to the manor, while the Faithguard Army soldiers who had followed Connor were gradually released as well.
Connor and the others had not suffered any torture. On the contrary, they had received quite favorable treatment—though that might have been because Connor had immediately revealed that he came from Duke Cohen's territory.
As for their next destination...
Zoe had actually been more inclined to return to Castel first, but a single remark from Erwin changed her mind.
"Why wouldn't the prince know about refugees from the Northern Territory?"
Erwin rubbed his chin and suddenly asked that question.
"You mean he deliberately concealed what happened to Josh and the others?"
"No, that's unlikely." Erwin frowned. "Why would he hide it? Castel has already demonstrated its value. What the prince wants most right now should be to build a good relationship with the Count. How could one Josh possibly get in the way?"
"Uh, maybe he persecuted Josh and is afraid we'll find out?"
"He detained Mr. Connor too,