The massive training ground was packed with soldiers and servants.
The servants were gathered because the culprit might be among them. As servants of the castle, they were in positions where they could easily come into contact with many people.
Soon, several ducks and crude wooden scales were hastily set up. While their weights were similar, there was no need for precisionâjust knowing would suffice.
When Ghislain appeared in a hurry, the crowd started murmuring.
âThatâs the method the mage suggested.â
âReally? Youâre saying this is how we can catch the dark mage?â
âWow, thatâs fascinating. The world of magic is truly amazing.â
Quack, quack, quack.
The sound of ducks echoed all around. Still, the soldiers and servants stepped onto the scales with discipline.
Though it was an odd command, no one seemed to complain. They were all unsure but curious if the mageâs method would really work.
Julien, Deneb, and Kyle looked at Ghislain with expectant eyes. The pressure from their gazes was overwhelming. Ghislain quickly shook his head, flustered.
âThis is embarrassing, just like Maurice... now people are going to call me foolish.â
Maurice, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Rutania Kingdomâs army, was ridiculed by many nobles for his superstitions.
Now it seemed that Ghislain would be the one receiving the same criticism.
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