“It's true, you can't know," Kadul said, unaware of the suspicious tension of his friends. “I know because I work as an assistant to Duchess Elboruz, the owner of a communications company, so I have the right to discover important news, demanded to be kept secret at first until the royal councils give the go-ahead to announce it publicly.”
“And you have just betrayed your oath, the sovereign and your kingdom. But since you've already crossed the line, you might as well tell us everything.”
Kadul, mocking, made a slight grimace.
“Yes, he did. But I've only revealed the truth to you because I trust you.”
“Yes, we know that.” He reassured Clarine with a gentle smile. “Well, can you tell me a little more about what you know? Where and when did this explosion occur?”
Kaduls concentrated fo
