"My respects to the great sun of the Alverton Empire."
Ares received Corvus's visit early in the morning. "You may rise, Corvus. What brings you here? How are the results of the investigation?"
Corvus showed a displeased expression, feeling he had failed to complete his duty satisfactorily this time. Corvus had never faced a case this complicated before, and this was the first time he had disappointed the crown prince. "I apologize; it seems things did not go as you expected. Some witnesses died suddenly. According to Mrs. Naomi Vonstein from Sellia, witnesses died before interrogation due to curse seals embedded in their bodies. They exhibited similar symptoms, with all their organs destroyed until they vomited blood and died on the spot."
Ares took a deep breath. His expression went serious as he pondered and considered all options.
