Outside of the imperial city, Prince Xavier took them all to a mansion owned by him secretly. It was named as Lyn Mansion in memory of his late mother, Empress Carolyn. This was given to him by General Stephen before his death and no one except him and his trustworthy men knew this residence.
The woodshed in the backyard had temporarily been converted into a prison cell where the smell of blood would assail the nostrils if one was passing through the door. Looking along the bloodstain, a person was actually trussed up on the beam of the rooftop with his head hanging down so that his face was not clearly seen and continuous strenuous breathing sounds could be heard.
“It’s been two hours and still not divulging. This assassin is really tough!” Butler Herman commented.
Sir Louie was holdin
