With the goods already in hand, there was no way Solam would go back on his word, given his character. So he could only endure Yetana's accusations. These days, anyone with money was the boss! Besides, Solam was genuinely delighted with this Flame Chariot.
Forget how flashy it was—the key was that it was truly fast. Half-blood Fang Dragons were quick, but only in short bursts. Over long distances, a Fang Dragon's speed was nothing remarkable among draconic beasts. But once harnessed to the Flame Chariot, things were different.
Beyond looking impressive, the chariot's flames seemed to grant powerful enhancements to the beasts pulling it. Those flames gave the Fang Dragons a qualitative leap in both speed and endurance.
Yetana had no time to argue further with Solam. After scolding him a few times, she sent him to inspect the murder scene. In Yetana's view, if Philip had asked Solam for help, he must have believed Solam had a way to find that person. That was why, the moment the murder was discovered, Yetana had summoned Solam.
Solam neither agreed nor disagreed. He had little experience with investigations, but the Blood Clan Covenant ring allowed him to perceive things others could not. So if he could examine the victim in person, it would help in finding Digla.
Before long, Solam was led into a three-story building behind the manor's courtyard.
After Diana returned, she had been placed under house arrest here. It was one of the quieter spots in the entire estate, and with only a few exits, it was easy to guard. During the days Diana had been here, the security could not be called airtight, but for a living person to be murdered in her room without anyone outside noticing a thing was blatant dereliction of duty.
That