Chapter 53 Opening of the Tremor

“She's not here." Casper said after they entered the room. Saphena's forehead creased. “That's weird.“ With plenty of eyes on the duke, it will be difficult to do her scheme again. Lady Xaqion will never divulge into endangering herself again. She's just here. She's still in the mansion.

"Is there cause for concern?" Casper inquired, his voice tinged with a hint of apprehension.

Without another word, Saphena moved purposefully towards the door, her steps echoing softly in the empty corridor. "Maidens are always accompanied by their attendants within these walls. It's a strict rule enforced by the lair," she explained, her tone reflecting the gravity of the situation. "If a maiden is discovered wandering alone, her attendants will pay with their lives."

Casper's next question hung in the air, prompting Saphena to offer a glimpse into the r