"So, what you're saying is that the culprit who was dealt with last time, the one who framed us, was connected to the Ementraut Family?"
Inside the Binote Family estate, Laiya listened as Kevin, captain of the Royal Guard, reported the latest findings regarding the formalwear trap incident.
Laiya slowly stopped maintaining her ancestral treasured blade, turned to look at the solemn-faced man, and spoke with calm in her emerald eyes.
"Are you sure?"
"I am still investigating and collecting physical evidence, my lady. Although most traces have been erased, based on the intelligence provided by the Raven Beak Forces, this matter appears to have some unclear connection to Count Ementraut..."
Kevin paused slightly, then realized that his wording seemed somewhat inappropriate.
Given what he knew of this ruthless and taciturn Count Binote, if she truly decided that the other party was the mastermind based on his intelligence, Ereno would likely soon see a horrifying assassination.
Worried about such an outcome, Kevin hurriedly added,
"Of course, my analysis may also be flawed. Therefore, I hope Count Binote can grant me more time. Please do not act rashly. Allow me to uncover the truth and circumstances behind this matter. Once we have evidence, I can report it to His Majesty William and let His Majesty decide how to handle it."
"That way, Count Binote, you would not need to damage your relationship with Count Ementraut over this..."
Before Kevin could finish, Laiya directly interrupted him.
"So, if I understand correctly, you mean that all current leads point to the Ementraut Family being behind that incident, but you cannot report it because there is no evidence?"
"Th-that is indeed what the Raven Beak Forces' intelligence indicates. However, I will certainly do everything in my power to pursue this matter further. I will