Sylvia's POV:

Rufus' expression darkened. After a moment of silence, he murmured, "That's what I'm afraid of."

Moreover, according to what Rufus had been telling me, dark witches were unpredictable and the clues they left behind might not be part of their tricks.

"The spies we sent out found traces of Noreen in the border area. I've sent more men to join the search. There's really nothing we can do but wait. I'm hoping our efforts will be met with good news." Rufus let out a long sigh. "As for the black market, I'll ask witches who have been known to cooperate with the royal family if they can help."

"Yes, I suppose that's all we can do." I lowered my head, feeling a little powerless.

Just then, some doctors came in to conduct another round of exams on Blair, hoping that there'd be a medical miracle.

Rufus and I stood aside and watched as the doctors drew Blair's blood. Looking at Blair's lifeless face, both Rufus and I couldn't help but feel bad. After all, he was fine just a few days ago. "Rufus, don't you think it's strange?" Staring at the wound on Blair's face, I had a gut feeling that something was off.

"What do you mean?"

dark witch, how could

But my priority is to save Blair, so I haven't been able to give it too much thought.

just doesn't feel right, Rufus,"

years but couldn't find a single trace. Why would she show

It must've been premeditated.

Mateo had something to do with Noreen. You know, taking about the drug that made me go mad

knew Noreen ten years

was confronted about it, Mateo didn't seem to have known about the existence of the hidden compartment in his room. If it was true that he had no idea, then how

the mechanism was

crossed my mind, a chill ran down my

it's too late now."

I knew how he felt.

now knew that Mateo had something to do with Noreen, it was

to kill Mateo so soon?" I closed my eyes and pressed my

going to lie; I felt relieved. Little did

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