While the guest mansion of Megaris basked in a harmonious atmosphere, the guest mansion of its rival kingdom, Thevailes, was wrapped in silent tension.
In one of the rooms, a hooded figure was standing in front of a seated Rosetta. It was a man with an ordinary build, his face hidden under the hood.
Rosetta looked furious. "...so you mean he just disappeared into thin air?"
"Apologies, Lady Zaria—I mean, Lady Rosetta," the man said. "He was one of the best wizards under me and someone I trust. I am sure there must be a reason for his disappearance. We are still searching for him as we speak."
"It was a simple task!" Her voice rose, her anger echoing within the room. Had it not been for the isolation spell she planted beforehand, her voice would have alerted the people nearby. "A simple task, to keep an eye on one measly girl, yet you failed me! Do I need to teach you how to do your work properly?"
