By midnight, the initial investigation had concluded. The guards had successfully sifted through the debris of the ruined wing, retrieving distinct traces of black gunpowder from the blast point.
"Could the gunpowder have ignited simply from the day's heat?" August asked, gesturing toward the charred stone of the corridor. "Because according to the blueprints and your sentry logs, it is impossible for an intruder to have slipped into this sector undetected. There are no exterior windows, and those structural cavities were designed strictly as deep storage."
"I concur with Prince August's assessment, Your Grace," Maurice added.
"Then the question remains: who placed the gunpowder there to begin with?" Damian muttered.
