Lilith frowned at the Emperor sudden change of tone. Was he just playing with them? She was not used to seeing him like that. Deciding it would probably be best to just get her report over with, she took a step forward and announced her results in as short a form as she could. "Your Highness, I have been sending Castle Guards on patrol and rescue parties all night, ever since we received news of the Empress going missing. Right now over 50 of my guards are out looking for hints. So far, none of the groups found any leads. I also made sure to review the Castle security personally, and am confident that the area is secure."<br/><br/>Indeed, meanwhile, outside of the castle, the assigned guards were not the only ones to watch Lous-Verrant arrive. Lilith's trusted Lieutenant was in the background, on top of the wall, watching his every move, as the Captain had ordered him to.<br/>