These words surprised both Lovellian and Eugene. According to Mer, the final two volumes of Witch Craft should still be in Sienna’s possession.

“Since when did the Royal Family get their hands on those?” Lovellian demanded with a firm expression.

Feeling this piercing gaze directed at him, Honein quickly tacked on an explanation, “Please don’t get the wrong idea. The volumes stored in the royal treasury are only copies that Lady Sienna left us as a gift to the royal family. Even the royal family is still unaware of Lady Sienna's current whereabouts and that of the original two volumes.”

“...Is that really the truth?” Lovellian asked suspiciously.

Honein shrugged, “I have no reason to lie to you.”

Lovellian stared at Honein for a few moments before letting out a heavy sigh. Since the matter of Witch Craft being hidden away by the royal family had occurred hundreds of years ago, it would be ridiculous to quibble over this with the Crown Prince, who was still in his twenties. But while he was able to restrain his anger, Lovellian still felt...