The next day, some members of the Damien Family who could come were gathered as they gossiped about the disappearance of Adrian's corpse. Meanwhile, Hilda sat in the middle of the hall. She had an extraordinary aura around her as she watched the Family standing before her.

Then, she announced loudly, "Everybody, think back to the time my father was still alive. Were there any strange or special people that he interacted with before he died? No matter how big or how small the clue you give me, or no matter good or bad, as long as you have news, I will reward you."

She was very straightforward.

Sitting in...