The Death Soldier's heart was pounding, yet she dared not deceive at all.
"Replying to Your Highness, the investigation has yet to uncover anything, but initial estimates indicate there are two perpetrators. Their styles are different; one plays with the victims like a cat plays with a mouse, skillfully, while the other strikes decisively. However, both employ harsh methods. Those loyal to Your Highness have had over ten households eliminated within the past half month alone, with nearly daily casualties. The times of the crimes vary — sometimes during the day, sometimes at night — making them hard to anticipate..."
"Fools!"
The Eighth Princess was extremely angry: "I commanded you to investigate for half a month now, since the first family extermination case. You were to find the true culprits, yet how have you performed? Is this your capability? Fools, useless, all of you are useless!" In her rage, the Eighth Princess swept the petitions off the imperial desk.
