When the other officers from the inspection house arrived, Lauren was asked to come to the council for her statement as a witness. As it was something that no one could explain yet, the chief councilman asked her to not disclose it to the public as it would create many rumors. The rise of black mages alone instilled fear in the townspeople, and the council wanted to conduct a proper investigation first before letting the public know.
"Have you heard the rumor?" Ethan asked while holding his glass of wine.
After her brief visit to the council, Lauren went to meet Ethan as she originally planned. The two were in a private room in the establishment owned by the Sullivan family.
"What rumor?" Lauren asked, confused.
"That Bodeville is offering a marriage of alliance with Evardin and Prince Dominic might marry one of your sisters. I heard it from my father this morning. It was tackled in the court."
