The bloodstained message lay on the library table.

No one spoke.

The black sun symbol seemed to mock them, a reminder that the enemy had infiltrated the castle.

Sir Elias crushed the parchment in his fist.

"I'll search every room if I have to."

Lucien, now awake but still weak from the poison, stepped into the library.

His face remained pale, yet his silver eyes were as sharp as ever.

"You won't find the traitor that way."

Everyone turned toward him.

Oracle Selene frowned.

"You should be resting."

"I've rested long enough."

Lucien looked at the crumpled message in Sir Elias's hand.

"They want us to panic."

Seraphina walked to...