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She would never believe there hadn\'t been extensive preparations beforehand.

Isabella also frowned slightly.

To be honest, only now did they start to realize that this matter wasn\'t as simple as they had thought; it was truly frightening.

The Dusk Sect, initially, might have only used people from their bar to bewitch Alastair and Gideon, leading these two to betray the academy and install the related devices there—a somewhat forgivable scenario.

But from the start of their investigation to the present, only a few hours had passed.

The vast Rose Bar had, in such a short time, been completely emptied.

Wasn\'t that the most terrifying part?

Rose Bar was a well-known establishment in the Imperial Capital.

But it was exactly because of this that they felt terror.

To think that it had been hidden under their noses for so many years and yet had never been discovered—who on earth was helping them?

Even the Dusk Sect, no matter how formidable, couldn\'t possibly have remained hidden in the Imperial Capital for so many years without being discovered.

The three exchanged glances, each seeing a seriousness in the others\' eyes.

If it was really as they suspected, then there might be even more unforeseen elements involved!

Or perhaps, there were things they dared not even contemplate!

"Let\'s go check what\'s actually inside that box," said John, keenly aware of the urgency but unwilling to waste time here.

Victor was still waiting to be rescued, and he couldn\'t afford to delay.

The trio headed to the basement and dragged out the boxes.

Although they appeared to be ordinary wooden crates, they were sealed exceptionally well, letting no air escape.

"This seal... it doesn\'t seem too complex," Isabella noted after a close examination, visibly relieved.

It seemed complicated at first glance, but in reality, it was manageable.

"Can you open it?"

John asked, his voice tinged with eagerness.

If it could indeed be opened, it would save them a lot of effort.

"I\'ll give it a try," Isabella responded cautiously, not committing to her ability to unlock it but simply stating her intention before she began her careful examination.

The seal was adorned with intricate patterns that were dizzying at first glance—a common tactic, as most people didn\'t want their seals easily broken, often incorporating confusing magical formations into the design.

However, upon closer inspection, she found it might be easier to resolve than initially thought.

Isabella picked up a stick and began tracing the patterns delicately.

Soon, John felt a surge of magical energy ripple through the air.

Then Isabella paused, intently observing something about the patterns.

As the magical fluctuations on the surface began to weaken, she pried open a section of the crate!

Amelia gasped at this action, knowing well the dangers it posed.

A misstep could easily destroy everything inside.

Perhaps fortune was on their side, for as they tore through the patterned surface and opened the crate, the contents left them all exchanging astonished glances.

Inside was money—a crate full of gold and other treasures!

Isabella proceeded to open the other crates, finding similar contents—vast amounts of gold and silver.

Only the last, smaller crate contained a powder similar to what they had previously found behind the bar, sparkling with shiny particles.

"Let\'s notify Hidden Stars to come here," John suggested, knowing that they couldn\'t immediately take the discovered items back.

It made more sense to inform Hidden Stars, let them retrieve the items, and then proceed with the next steps.

Both women nodded, though none of them had expected Rose Bar to be evacuated so thoroughly.

However, now that they had found a connection, unraveling the mystery would be a piece of cake!

"Didn\'t expect the trail to go cold here," one of them murmured.

After handing over to the team from Hidden Stars, the trio stepped out of the bar and into the bustling street, unable to help but sigh.

Isabella glanced back at Rose Bar, a thoughtful look crossing her eyes.

John searched around briefly, then chuckled, "Well, that may not necessarily be the case."

Hmm?

Amelia looked at John, puzzled.

Now that Rose Bar was practically emptied, and its occupants vanished, what clues could possibly remain?

John glanced back at Rose Bar.

"They can move all the items and take all the people, but they can\'t erase the traces left behind unless they really have extraordinary powers."

"And they couldn\'t possibly wipe out all memories from the patrons here; there\'s bound to be one or two who remember something."

John\'s tone was mild, as if he had already begun to piece together some concrete details.

Yet, Amelia and Isabella couldn\'t help but frown at the suggestion.

"Are you thinking of questioning the former patrons of Rose Bar? That might be a bit impractical," Amelia noted.

After all, Rose Bar was among the top establishments in the Imperial Capital, frequented by people of significant stature.

Approaching them directly for an investigation could likely be met with non-cooperation.

"Besides, these aristocrats despise getting tangled in such affairs," Isabella added.

"If we expect their cooperation, it might not be as forthcoming as we\'d hope."

"Hidden Stars doesn\'t carry that much clout," Isabella remarked softly, her words highlighting the direness of their situation.

Their investigation was a mission initiated by Hidden Stars, but those who frequented Rose Bar were either wealthy or noble, unlikely to lend Hidden Stars any favor.

"What if Hidden Stars isn\'t enough? What about the Military Department?"

John said indifferently, causing Amelia and Isabella to look surprised.

"What does this have to do with the Military Department?"

Seeing their reaction, John realized they probably didn\'t know the connection to the Military Department yet.

"Don\'t worry, as long as we approach them, they will tell us everything, unless they really want to oppose the Military Department!"

Amelia was still somewhat confused, but Isabella, looking into John\'s eyes, saw a different kind of spark.

It seemed he knew far more than she had anticipated!

Isabella slightly lowered her gaze, making a silent decision in her heart.

House Medici, although still bearing the reputation of nobility, was no longer what it had been in previous years.

If she did not strive harder, her family might just become another casualty, swallowed up by the tides of time!

"Let\'s go and ask around," John said, already moving forward.

"Ask who?" Amelia was puzzled.

While she was somewhat familiar with the Imperial Capital, bars weren\'t her usual haunts, so she genuinely didn\'t know whom to approach at the moment.

John raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly, "If we don\'t know, someone will."

Archibald and Leopold, those young nobles, would surely know more about such places.

Asking them would undoubtedly be correct.

Although both women were somewhat puzzled, they found themselves following John almost without realizing it.

Perhaps it was because their collaboration in the secret realm had been so seamless that when John suggested something, no one objected; instead, it seemed natural to let John take the lead...