“That’s not it. We kept the news from the commoners to prevent panic. Besides, no commoners’ children have actually gone missing.”
The guard had never thought deeply about the reason for this policy. He was simply following orders, and now repeated his superior’s explanation.
“The magician only wanted noble boys and girls.”
“Oh,” Natiaveda said. “The bait you cast failed, so you came to that conclusion.”
The guard’s face flushed, then blanched. His lips moved as though he wanted to say something, but no words came out.
Leif rubbed her temples. Natiaveda seemed especially...
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