CHAPTER 43 (2). THE REAL CULPRIT IS SOMEONE ELSE

Patrizia expressed her thanks shortly and gave the orders to the Duke of Witherford in a low voice.

"Duke, report on the incident."

"Yes, Your Majesty. A while ago, there was an unfortunate situation where the Emperor and the Empress went missing during the hunting competition. Both of Their Majesties returned to the Palace not long after the competition had ended, but the Emperor had been hit with a poisoned arrow from the assassins, and his life was on the line, while the Empress had also been ambushed.

Her Majesty became the Regent on His Majesty's behalf as he was unconscious, and placed me in charge of the investigation, and as I received Her Majesty's command I questioned the most likely suspect, the Lady Phelps, along with those that served in the Vain Palace."

"Today is the day that the investigation comes to a close, Duke. Have you revealed who the true culprit is?"

"I have, Your Majesty."

"Who is it?"