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"Hired by Richard?" the Hunter asked in return. "Proof."
Audrey breathed a sigh of relief and quickly gave the time she had first contacted Richard, then said, "...Since then, I've been working at the hospital in the Highlands, treating the Rose School Beyonders' mental illnesses and stabilizing their conditions."
"My assumed identity is Letty Orr. Prince Richard made a puppet capable of housing a soul for me, and summoned my spirit into it at set times so I could control its movements."
Traynor briefly recalled the intelligence he had shared access to as a shareholder and unofficial member during this period-it seemed Richard had not sent a long letter in quite some time. After returning to his homeland, he had far too many things to attend to, while Traynor had become particularly idle instead. After about half a minute, Traynor dug the name "Letty Orr" out of Ileana's letters to him.
In her letters, Ileana had made particular mention of a "Letty Orr" and an "Audrey Hall." Both names belonged to women, and their given names and surnames were practically just reversed. Naturally, Traynor would not overlook such obvious information.
Moreover, "Lady" was a new word from Emperor Roselle's era, used to describe unmarried women.
He studied Audrey's face again, confirming that Ileana's description essentially matched everything she had said.
"So you were the one advancing just now."
He lowered his sword. "I was wondering why a Spectator demigod would make such a show of announcing their presence with spirituality."
Audrey finally relaxed and stood properly again.
Before she could straighten her torn hem and sleeves, she heard the tall Hunter ask another question. "So you weren't on the Southern Continent to begin with, but came running back to advance? And you're still not leaving after advancing? Are you