Half Blind

Sebastian gritted his teeth hearing the news but he didn't want to seem defeated. He wondered why the queen had banned people from entering the vineyard. Could it be because the queen had noticed that someone besides the king and his sister had known where exactly the witch queen was locked in the palace?

He feigned ignorance. "And why would the queen put down such a law? Did anything happen at the vineyard? And at the very least, why is the Coleshill family not exempted from the law?"

The maid looked displeased as Sebastian continuously asked her the question but she finally answered, "My Lord, that is the only thing I can tell you. Many guards are there, figuring out who dares to disobey the Queen's order."

Sebastian noticed that there was more to say but on looking at the maid, she wasn't ready to say it. However, he thought of another way for her to do so. He said, "I am very sure there is more." He paused, pocketing his right hand and finally bringing out a small object.