Chapter 272: A cross only she can carry
Aurora the daughter of a lower noble, a smart lady that Cedric recognized for her talent not just in business but in gathering information. At times when his regular sources didn’t work he got Aurora to work on it because of her usual network.
Cedric, for a long time, had suspected the sorcerers and the royal family to be involved. His first suspicion was Eleanor since the Khaos incident, but there was no firm evidence Elias, or he could get.
Weird merchants were another way to get information. "What solidifies your assumption?" He asked her, referring to the sorcerers who have been a pain to handle.
"Although you did not request it, I looked into the failed assassination during the masked ball and found out it had ties with the sorcerers. Eleanor has been talking to people she should not," Aurora added, but Cedric was confused about why Eleanor would want to assassinate Callista or if Abrielle was the target from the start.
Something was not adding up. If the queen planned on framing Abrielle for the tea party incident, he heard whispers of why she would want her dead. "This doesn’t add up, " Cedric admitted.
"I know, but one thing for sure, Eleanor is making her moves, and I fear King Kaiden might not be around for long."
The battle for the succession was close; it was not impossible that Eleanor wanted to take out Kaiden now she had the majority of the court in her and Lucian’s control. Talking about Lucian, that boy was too smart for his own good.
"I guess we will still need to get more insights but concerning the other matter Elias informed you about. You claim you did not find anything of Interest."
The candle lights flickered as they spoke in hushed tones in the old walls of the castle away from eyes. Cedric had a sound barrier around them just in case someone came by which was unlikely.