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His tone was calm, analytical, as he pieced together the situation.
"It's obvious that someone knows the Viscount is currently absent. And a letter addressed like this…"
He glanced toward the envelope.
"…serves as a warning. Or rather, a threat. One tied to something we have yet to uncover."
Ryan considered his words. It was a reasonable explanation.
Still, he couldn't help but question it.
"Who would do something like that? Threatening the Acting City Lord while the actual City Lord is away… are they insane or what?"
His tone carried a hint of disbelief.
Of course, it was an act.
In truth, Ryan was all too familiar with such tactics.
Schemes, manipulation, hidden intentions disguised beneath formal gestures—these were not uncommon within noble society.
He had seen it countless times.
