Sure enough, Mogiana took out the patterns of all the family crests from baron to duke in the Duke of Connet's domain. Many family crests closely resembled Mathew Bade's shield emblem, but none were identical. However, this crest gave off an immediate impression that he was indeed a Ranger Knight of Connet Duchy.
Laine's conclusion was that Mathew Bade, or someone behind Mathew Bade, was well-versed in heraldry.
"I have a question, Your Highness. How did Mathew Bade successfully register for the knight tournament?" Laine continued to ask.
"Obviously, there is a traitor within the upper echelons of our Kingdom!" Mogiana paced under the moonlight, her long gown gently moving: "Mathew Bade either bribed or found a Great Noble already corrupted, successfully registering himself."
"That's why I advise you, Your Highness Mogiana, not to act immediately." Laine shook his head slowly: "Perhaps as soon as your order goes out, Mathew Bade's side will receive the news."
