A rumor?

"Thanks for the tea," Ethan said with a smile picking up the teacup placed on the table. Maya and Sera who were standing at the side in their maid outfits clasping their hands in front of them bowed in response. 

Ethan took a small sip from the teacup, slurping without making much noise as he drank the sweet, delightful, and refreshing herbal tea. 

"Have you done what I asked before?" Ethan asked nonchalantly, not looking at the two girls after gulping down the tea. 

"Yes, Master." The two girls replied in unison with a respectful tone. 

"Well, out with it then. Tell me." Ethan said bluntly, sipping his tea once again. 

Maya and Sera both looked at each other and then Maya opened her mouth to speak. 

"Master, rumors are circulating in the city that the attempt on your life that happened two months ago was done by the Shadow Dwellers disguised as the cultists." Said Maya in a perplexed tone.