Otherwise, there was no explaining why Hatton had fled.
Nanali tried to speak several times. She was torn, uncertain whether her brother's well-being was more important or if it was her naive love that mattered more. But since no one noticed her expression—all were occupied with thoughts about Hatton—she remained unheard.
The investigation proceeded quickly, the whole family was questioned back and forth. What worried Nanali was the presence of those mysterious and eerie Undead who kept an eye on her and even conspired loudly in her presence.
"I think there's something wrong with her, she's hedging her words."
"Should we just confront her directly?"
"I have nine methods to make her confess, nine!"
In the end, Nanali was released because she was a victim's relative, not a suspect.
After nightfall, Nanali still felt uneasy.
