Of course, I never doubted for a moment the impeccable competence of Serpens and the entire organization behind the Order of the Shadow. These people had a reputation for being flawlessly precise, cold, and meticulous masters of their craft.
Therefore, trusting them, I could be sure that sooner or later they would get to the bottom of the truth.
And yet... even considering their impeccable efficiency, I couldn't believe that the investigation into my assassination attempt would be completed so quickly — in just two days! It seemed impossible.
When I received an invitation to come to a place I was already familiar with to get more detailed information about the case, I reacted immediately.
I didn't hesitate for a second.
My answer was decided even before I had finished reading the letter.
There was no doubt in my mind that I couldn't put off the visit for a minute.
My curiosity and strong desire to find out who dared to threaten my life overcame any hesitation or doubts.
