255. Official Plot

The banquet lasted until close to midnight, the guests dispersed, and the Viscount and one of the evening's main figures, Francis, went to the study for a night discussion by candlelight.

Meanwhile, as the story continued, the Baron and the exorcists returned to "Sara"'s bedroom after dinner, where they encountered her "Uncle", a kindly middle-aged man.

Obscure and ancient sounds entered the mind after a long absence.

[The Viscount's younger brother knocked on Sara's door. "Who is it?" Sara's inquiry came from the silent room. "It's me, Sara, your uncle." "Uncle?" There was a brief silence behind the door, Sara could not remember having an uncle.]