In fact, Isadora had heard a similar rumor before. Word had it that the new duchess was a sorcerer, but this wasn't her first encounter with such a rumor, particularly within the noble circles.
To tarnish someone's reputation, many would fabricate stories like these. They would commission individuals to craft songs, poems, and tales to disseminate them through the streets. At first, Isadora had presumed that the Duke himself had initiated these rumors for motives only he could comprehend. Yet, the puzzle pieces gradually fell into place in her mind.
The Duke must have been aware of these demons and married the new duchess because of their presence! Then was it possible that the Duchess was the leader of the sorcerers?
Nevertheless, she failed to comprehend why this scenario hadn't occurred in her dream. The Duke had remained single. Even up to Isadora's death, the Duke had not married. What could have triggered these changes?
