Doubts and Methods

Arthur left somewhat absentmindedly.

Watching her departing back, Leon heard his father's words. His heart stirred, and he asked, "Father, did you discover something?"

"I'm not certain. I merely sensed a hint of something strange about her."

Luther shook his head, recalling the time he had spent imprisoned by Mordred. For the most part, he had spent it with the knight named Arthur.

He had been well fed and well treated every day, with none of the various courtesies neglected. Other than being unable to leave that hall, there had been nothing bad about it.

Setting everything else aside, Mordred's special treatment alone was enough to make Luther suspect...