Stein Rays's Move (22): The Ninth Knight Order's Downfall (2)

“Sharis... I don't want to do this either, but... where were you last night?”

At Norgroat's question, Sharis, still bound, tilted their head in puzzlement.

“What do you mean, where was I? I was drinking with you, wasn't I?”

“Of course, I can vouch for that much. The question is what happened afterward.”

“Afterward? I went straight home and went to bed.”

“I see... So you're going to feign ignorance...”

“What are you talking about?”

“...As you know, Humett uses the upper floors of this mansion as living quarters. Naturally, there are guards, and no one can get through without proper authorization.”

“...”

“Now then, someone saw you walking around this mansion last night. Isn't that right, Lord Nogelde?”...