"Ilkand is not a traitor," the visitor declared.
"Do you have any evidence?"
"No, it is just based on my understanding of him. He may be somewhat reckless, but he is definitely not a coward who fears death at critical moments, let alone a traitor to his family and country."
"That's what Marquis Kuren thought too, until he was beheaded, and many people saw it happen," Miss Rabbit said, "Are you suggesting that these people are all lying?"
"I just think there might be more to this story."
"So you came to me wanting help in proving Ilkand's innocence? Are you mistaken about my stance? Marquis Kuren was my lord too, a man I always respected, and I too seek vengeance for him."
"No, I didn't come for Ilkand's sake this time. Can you ask your men to leave for a while? What I am about to discuss involves a major secret known by only a few," the visitor said.
"They are all trustworthy, certainly more so than someone who visits in the dead of night and stays partly hidden."
