The Flying Carriage (1)

It was about three days before we were supposed to leave on our trip.

A flag bearing a silver eagle filled the courtyard of the Rebellin mansion.

“Edel, don't come out here under any circumstances.”

I'd wanted to ask why, but Theo looked unusually serious, so I reluctantly nodded.

I watched them through the window in the reception room.

“…!”

“…”

Judging by the raised voices, it didn't sound like they were having a very pleasant conversation.

I'd secretly overheard the maids saying that Kerenes Verdia had been tried two days ago and was on his way back to Verdia temporarily when bandits killed him.

Some people apparently said there was no reason for bandits to attack a noble—especially Kerenes, a great noble despite being a criminal—and suspected Rebellin had hired them...