Chapter 131: Sufferance
The Moore palace was flipped upside down upon hearing the news of Vivian’s return to the house in a bad state. Unable to hide their shock, Voros and Esmeralda claimed that she had worked for a very long time and that it seemed to have affected her, as they had found her passed out.
The physician was summoned, and after many tests, it was concluded that she might have suffered some acute trauma. Vivian said that she might have collapsed from overworking, an opinion the physician did not support, since the Lord had always made sure to test everyone in the mansion for symptoms of Blackthorn, and some of the best results were always Vivian’s, who was as healthy as a horse, following a balanced diet and exercising daily.
So what could have happened? Everybody started wondering, but only Vivian knew that she was the victim of a vicious torturing spell.
The question is, who would launch such an attack on her?
Was it the Kabal?
They might do so, since she stole from them, but Vivian’s reasoning for taking the Automaton from their hand was sound, since she had something they wanted, and they knew a few secrets of hers. With that, they would rather negotiate than attack.
However, the Kabal did nothing and said nothing. No one had contacted Vivian yet, but there was still time.
But if not the Kabal, then who?
Could it be Prince Liam? Since she is the Black Swan, could it be that he hired some sorcerer to attack her psychologically?
But how would he know she is the Swan?
Unless there is a magic that can see under masks. However, many still use regular masks to this day in masquerade parties and criminal activities, so it is not some common magic. However, it is possible.