That afternoon in a private room of Soluna Hall, events unfolded exactly as Grace had anticipated.

After dealing with Tristan in the morning and Matthias at midday, Nathaniel now appeared before her. Within one day, all three of the most powerful princes came to see her one after another.

Tristan had asked her to investigate the mastermind behind the recent events, while Matthias had inquired whether she was that mastermind. As for Nathaniel, he was probing to see if a hidden master was backing her.

All three harbored the same suspicions, though each focused on different aspects of the mystery.

Grace could only choose to deflect with vague responses and stall for time. She didn't give any clear responses to any of them. She was aware that such matters couldn't be admitted. Otherwise, that would only invite more trouble down the line.

She naturally understood that no matter how carefully the news was contained, eventually it would leak out. In just a few more days, she bet her brot