"Hold on… could you repeat that?"
Countess Gretelle closed the door, letting out a quiet sigh as she took a seat on a nearby chair.
Lifting her gaze, she looked directly at Lancel.
The first thing that caught her attention was the sheer number of bandages wrapped around his body, a clear indication of just how extensive the treatment had been.
Then, she began to explain.
"The witch who targeted Countess Lieber and Fiore is an infamous one known as Heidi Ermengarde. Infamous for a simple reason. She has killed countless witches who dared to set foot outside Riviere. A threat like her does not go unnoticed, and unfortunately for you, Lancel, this is not something I can cover up."
"...."
"Perhaps if it had been Countess Lieber who dealt with her, the narrative could have been shaped that way. Unfortunately, the Grand Canyon, the area where Heidi Ermengarde was killed, is a neutral zone monitored by several surveillance spells."
"...."
