Alen found himself even more perplexed than before. What was the truth behind this supposed curse? Did the noble want to avoid drawing suspicion? Could he be the one who started the rumor? Was the curse real, considering the existence of magic in this world? Or were other malicious forces at play, given the instances of crucifixion and quest-related deaths?
"And what about the second rumor? The one that suggests the noble is responsible for cursing the shop because Amy refused to marry him?" Alen posed another question, his mind racing with possibilities. This case was becoming more complex than he had anticipated. He had to eliminate the impossible to uncover the truth, but with magic involved, things were getting increasingly complicated.
