238 238. Looming War

'When I hoped that there be another victim, I didn't mean this. But who did it? The Duchess? Duke?' Sylvester was left in shock. 

"The Duke's castle and the entire town are under strict surveillance by my men. So how did they commit such a crime? As I informed you in my letters, the Witch is likely behind the murders. It's unknown why, but how could she harm a princess in another kingdom's most secured castle?" Sylvester wondered loudly. 

Inquisitor High Lord didn't care about the reason anymore. "The time to ask questions has elapsed, young bard. The two kingdoms will burn if we do not stop this from escalating. I'm sure the Administration of the Holy Land is preparing for the worst—but before that, our actions will dictate what happens. Hence, we must act in haste."