[MUSIC RECOMMENDATION: TEARS IN HEAVEN ~ ERIC CLAPTON]
Nix gathered the palace guards, intending to continue his investigation outside and question the villagers. After addressing the guards, they were set to leave when Kitanna rushed out of the palace.
"Nix, please be careful out there. The killer might still be among the villagers," Kitanna said in a whispered tone, worrying about his safety.
Nix used his hands to straighten her hair, touching her smooth face in the process. "Don't worry, I'll be fine, okay? Chantal will be here to guard the palace." He assured Kitanna.
Before he could mount his horse, Kitanna clapped her hands in realization, something that had skipped her memory that night. Something about the killer.
Nix stopped in his steps, turning, he asked her. "Is there a problem Kitanna?"
"Nix, the killer, reeked of something rotten. I don't know if it was the skin or something the person was wearing." Kitanna remarked.