Chapter 162: Disposal
Several hours had passed since Whitney and Hestia left the room.
“So, what did the investigation turn up?”
“My apologies. We combed through every inch of the place with the utmost scrutiny, but... we found nothing of note.”
At the estate’s grand front hall, the Paladin Commander saluted and reported to Hestia, who had been waiting there.
“Then if we’re done here, would you kindly get out of my house now?”
At that moment, a cold voice rang through the entryway—Meredia’s.
“We were planning to leave anyway.”
“...Saintess, but—”
The Commander’s eyes widened at Hestia’s calm nod, and he moved to stop her, but her tone was firm.
“As long as no evidence has been uncovered, staying here any longer will only be problematic for us.”
“...However, the solid proof—”
“I’m beginning to wonder if it’s even real to begin with.”