human
Sylvia:  “It absorbs spells to be launched at a later time. It’s a simple magic implement, but you can use it over and over. Feel free to employ it however you see fit.” Sylvia nodded over and over, looking rapturous with gratitude. With that, the special lecture broke up.
gpt
Doan:  “People are talking about a song that kills anyone who listens to it.”
human
Kumu:  “Is the song really bad or something?” Kumu and Renart returned to their research, while the remaining four moved to the lounge. Doan had been the one to broach the subject over tea, and Tinasha was quick to shoot it down. Doan wagged a finger before his face, however.
gpt
Doan:  “That’s the thing. Apparently, the song is very good. The woman singing it is famous as a singer. But everyone who hears it ends up committing suicide.”
human
Sylvia:  “No, no, no.” Cried Sylvia, trembling with her hands over her ears. Tinasha made a face at her.
gpt
Tinasha:  “Is this really that scary? I very much doubt it’s real anyway.”
human
Doan:  “Oh, but it is. Suicide is on the rise in the city. Dozens are already dead.” Doan revealed.
gpt
Sylvia:  “What?! This is happening here? !” Cried Sylvia.
human
Doan:  “Yes. It’s the talk of the town right now. People have purposely gone and listened to it for themselves, so the numbers have skyrocketed.”
gpt
Tinasha:  “…What in the world?” Mutters Tinasha. Human curiosity was undoubtedly the most frightening part of the rumor. If this was really happening, it was a serious problem. After listening in silence, Pamyra turned to her lady and asked,
human
Pamyra:  “Can magic really cause something like that?”
gpt
Tinasha:  “I wouldn’t say it’s impossible, but I would categorize this more as a curse. Still, curses shouldn’t have the power to make people commit suicide… Maybe it is some regular sort of spell. That it’s afflicted so many is unusual, though. It would be difficult to pull the strings on something like that. Hmm, I’m having a hard time conceptualizing it. This would be hard for a normal mage to do.”
human
Tinasha:  “Then what about you, Miss Tinasha?”
gpt
Tinasha:  “Yes, I could do it. I’d pick someone out of a crowd and kill them while making it look like they committed suicide.”
human
All:  “………” Tinasha’s words painted a realistic picture, stunning the group silent. The witch sipped at her tea nonchalantly. Looking at the clock, Tinasha saw that it was almost three o’clock in the afternoon. She set down her cup and got to her feet.
gpt
Tinasha:  “In any case, could you try and keep Oscar from hearing about this, if you can?”
human
All:  “Why?”
gpt
Tinasha:  “He’s been extremely bored lately. I wouldn’t be surprised if he said he wants to go and listen to it for himself.”
human
All:  “…Understood.” Ever since Oscar took the throne, things had largely calmed down, but this king was incredibly curious and prone to bouts of exploration. Added to that was the fact that this case was occurring right in the castle city. Such a tempting target right under his nose could prove dangerous.