Kiara pretended not to notice the lingering curiosity in Scarlett's eyes. Instead, she picked up the anonymous letter again, her fingers tracing the handwriting that looked quite elegant.
If there is one thing she feels very inferior about, it is certainly handwriting. The handwriting of nobles and highly educated scholars looks very elegant in this world, while hers was more crude than even an average commoner's. But then again, the original Kiara never had a formal education. She never had a teacher or went to any school. She merely learnt how to read and write from her father.
"So… now the question is..." she murmured. "How did House Drake know about Wester Silver? Did they begin to make a move because of Arceus taking over their authority?"
Scarlett frowned.
"Do you have a suspect in your mind?"
"Not really," Kiara answered calmly. "But I think the messenger will lead us back to whoever sent the letter."
***
Meanwhile, at Western Phoenix Duchy;
