— Therefore, as I'll allow you to walk around freely, you should help in what I want you to do. —
'Paul… he said that to me when he kidnapped Marianne. Taking her place was also mentioned… Paul is with them too.'
She feared the moment to inform her sister. Her heart shrank in grief while aware of the hell Marianne had endured under Paul's torture yet what most pained her… was the consciousness of Marianne's cleverness.
'She might have already thought it would be like that…' — The young Sylfinnier walked pacefully down the halls, leaving the echo of the closed door behind a long time ago. Nevertheless, the second prince could still watch her course, deciding to stop after a while.
"… Is his highness satisfied with the visit?" — He was asked after a moment of silent sigh.
"Yes… If she is trustworthy we will have our time to figure it out. For now, she will serve the purpose."
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