Chapter 63: The whole story (2)

I bend over to take a look at Tobin. He's eating in silence, and his table manners are impeccable.

Why didn't I notice earlier that he's too competent to be just a random guy?

«Are you the Captain of the Royal Guard, Sir Tobin?» I inquire.

«Yes, my Lady, I am.»

Ignis is lucky his first knight is as silent as this one, or he might have given away more clues. Even though I wouldn't have suspected anything even in that case.

How could I miss so much? Was I too distracted by Ignis?

«And the guards Count Falco sent are also Royal Guards?»

«Yes, my Lady.»

Ignis scoffs, annoyed that I'm checking his words.

Not that Tobin would say anything against him, by the way. It's just useless and annoying.

«So,» I sigh, returning my focus to Ignis. «You ordered the Falco family to pose as your parent and brother. I didn't know you were this manipulative.»