"In any case," the princess said, her tone thoughtful, "Liese didn't do it. Unless she absolutely had to."
Celia nodded in agreement, her gaze still fixed on the lifeless body. "You're right. Liese might be cunning, but I don't think she would resort to such brutality unless pushed to a desperate situation."
Their conversation was interrupted by the murmur of the crowd around them, a restless energy that seemed to permeate the air. The weight of the mystery hung heavy, casting a shadow over the final day of the event.
As Celia's attention shifted back to the lifeless figure before her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration. "We're left with more questions than answers. Who could have committed such a horrific act?"
The final day of the event dawned with a lingering sense of mystery, a puzzle that seemed destined to remain unsolved.
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