"So they are seeking that miracle once again?"

"Well, probably, but..."

As Crepes·Clair spoke, she lowered her head and bit her lip.

"Miracles don't exist at all. Not to mention whether that person really exists, even if they do, that person is currently just leading those people in terrorist activities, even going so far as to threaten the Holy Heir to abdicate. What kind of savior is that?"

"..."

With that in mind, was she working so hard for the Holy Heir? After all...

She seemed to hold the Holy Heir in high regard. If that was the case, then everything made sense. She was so actively catching terrorists to prevent the Holy Heir from abdicating, working diligently to let the Holy Heir feel at ease, but...

Was that the real reason? Although it could explain why she was so actively catching terrorists, it still felt unconvincing. After all...

Even if hated by fellow countrymen, she continued her efforts, zealously catching terrorists. The real reason should not be that simple.

As Ryuto pondered this, Crepes·Clair spoke with a tone of disdain.

"And because of him, the family has turned out like this."

"Turned out like this? What do you mean?"

"Mr. Amagi, follow me."

Without directly answering Ryuto's question, Crepes·Clair left after saying this, leaving Ryuto to follow.

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Ryuto followed Crepes·Clair to a room on the second floor.

Not knowing what to expect, Ryuto gestured towards the door.

"What is this...?"

"This is a study, to be precise, my father's study."

"Your father? The Duke Crepes'?"

"Yes."

So why are we here?

As Ryuto thought, Crepes·Clair had already opened the door.

Inside, there were naturally many bookshelves.

Next, Crepes·Clair approached one of the bookshelves against the wall and pulled out a particular book.

*Click*

The entire bookshelf then moved as if a switch had been activated.

Once the bookshelf moved aside, there was...

A door-shaped crevice, which Crepes·Clair gently pushed, causing the wall to flip open.

It had a sense of a revolving door.

With a look of surprise, Ryuto said,

"This is..."

"This is a secret door."

Crepes·Clair gave a brief answer.

"A secret door?"

Having a secret door in the house, what are you up to, Comrade Duke...

After scoffing, Ryuto looked at the stairs extending down through the secret door and naturally asked,

"By the way, where does this lead to? Is it the first floor?"

"No, more precisely, it's further below the first floor."

"Further below? Is it underground?"

"Yes."

Hearing this, Ryuto pondered.

"If it's a basement, why place the entrance on the second floor? Wouldn't it be more convenient on the first floor?"

"I'm not entirely sure about that, as I have hardly ever visited my father's study."

Crepes·Clair just shook her head with some frustration.

There must be a reason for deliberately placing the entrance on the second floor, but...

The Duke's behavior was likely based on some creepy reasons. Although, I may not understand, it's not that I don't trust you, Comrade Duke, it's just that this...