Special Thanks to CKM_Woo For The Gift (≧ω≦)
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Lucian knocked gently on the prince's door before pushing it open. He stepped inside and offered a respectful bow to Hades, who sat at his desk, lazily flipping through sheets of paper, his eyes skimming the contents without much interest.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid my journey to Brinmark was fruitless. The Duke has no connection to the shapeshifter," Lucian reported. "Though I must add, he's still quite displeased about what you did to his ship."
Hades let out a long sigh. "We've investigated nearly every significant figure who might have a reason to seek revenge, and yet none are linked to the shapeshifter. How exhausting." He exhaled again, frustration evident in his tone.
"We'll find him soon, Your Highness," Lucian said, offering the prince a note of reassurance.
Hades set the stack of papers neatly on the table. "What about that boy—the one who tried to escape with the little witch?"
