The Real Daughter's Whereabouts

I learned the news through one of Celius's spies by the time that morning had arrived, and it led me to believe that someone was responsible for it.

"So, what do we do now?" Celius questioned while he was spinning a knife. We're in my room right now. He was aiding me just before that person arrived while I was putting on a dress.

The instant he asked me about those things caused me to narrow my eyes. I was already aware of what was available to me.

I suppose that no one can truly make predictions.

“Are you positive that the woman from that family has gone missing?”

I can hear him answer, "Yes," but he doesn't turn his head from the knife he's holding at the tips of his hands.

"Then I guess we should just let it pass," I reply, but I can't help but wonder, "Aren't you curious as to who had been the mastermind?"

I hear Celius chuckle, "Can already predict that it's not someone we can mess with," but he doesn't say anything e