Chapter 16: Unexpected Freedom

Lise had to tell Mirabel about her experiences at the banquet, holding back yawns until Mirabel got tired of hearing it. She lamented that there were no recording devices in this world. "So? Who was that man?" "I told you that just a moment ago. Father's disciple." "But you didn't tell me his name." "His name was..." What was it? Ca... something, I think. This is trouble. The man said he'd ask again next time. But wait. If we don't meet next time, that's the end of it, right? Lise…