章 164: Used to hold secrets

«What can cause over twenty trained fighters to close their eyes in the middle of a battle?» Juliet asked.

If this was enough to destabilise me, I would have winced. I might have shown fear or given away that I have more secrets than she knows. Yet, even though she's suspicious, she can't prove that something is fishy with me. Or with the people around me, for that matter.

«The people guarding me are proficient with poison,» I say. Not that I owe her any answer. «They know how to make people faint without being affected. Do you have other queries?»

She lowers her head, finally defeated. She shakes her head and doesn't fight against the guards bringing her away to lock her in her room.

«I think it's better to search her quarters,» I murmur. «We might find something... Also, send Aida with the guards when it happens.»

Ignis nods, even though he wants to complain. I catch the glance he throws at Aida as if he's worried about her.