Stumbling Upon Danger

Noel carefully stepped through the dark rooms. The house was eerily quiet, filled with an air of mystery. Noel's eyes darted around, searching for any clues that could help unravel the truth. 

However as he entered the living room, he could not help but frown. The living room was in disarray. Furniture was overturned, papers were scattered on the floor, and broken glass was strewn across the carpet. It was clear that someone had already ransacked the place. But who and why? Could it really be that Clifford Carlton was who he claimed he was? But if he was and he really had travelled to the capital to seek Emilia's help why would someone attack his house like this?