"Does it mean something to you?" Riku asked.
"Yes," Seraphina nodded, her expression grim. "That is the crest of Marquis Valerius. An old, influential house known for its discretion and… less savory dealings in the capital's underworld."
The pieces were clicking together. A disgraced house, ties to the Vaynes, and now directly implicated in the cover-up of the Chamberlain's disappearance.
"And the Warden," Seraphina continued, her voice low. "He said the Grand Luminar would be pleased. This confirms your earlier accusation. The corruption… it truly reaches the very top." Her voice held a note of profound betrayal.
"We have to go to the Valerius estate," Riku said, his tone urgent. "We need to find out why one of his men was here."
"I agree," Seraphina's resolve hardened. It seemed like she had to accept the fact that her superior, the Grand Luminar, was indeed involved in this mess.
