Shien Buztout naturally didn’t know much about Mara.
This couldn’t be helped.
Strictly speaking, Shien hadn’t even seen the Imperial Consort Mara, nor did he know what she looked like. He only knew of her existence from the information Harvis provided, and nothing else.
This was also one of the reasons Shien wanted to cooperate with Harvis.
It was this prince who had actually interacted with Mara, not him. Therefore, if he wanted to deal with such a mysterious woman, he naturally needed someone to tell him about her.
Harvis thought he was of little value to Shien, but Shien had already obtained what he wanted from him bit by bit.
In any case, Shien would definitely meet this Imperial Consort Mara.
Therefore, Shien looked at Harvis.
“So, Your Highness, what are your thoughts?”
Shien asked Harvis for advice.
To deal with Mara, or rather, to lure her out, he had to go through Harvis.
Harvis had been dealing with Mara for over ten years, so he must have some plans.
This was also why Rockto asked Shien to find Harvis.
In the Imperial Capital, if one wanted to know who understood Mara the most, who wanted to deal with her the most, and who had interacted with her the most, Harvis was definitely the top choice.
And it was true.
“I’ve observed Mara for a long time. Although I haven’t figured out her origins or identity, I do know two of her secrets.”
Harvis said.
“Secrets?”
Shien raised an eyebrow.
“Yes.” Harvis said seriously, “One of these secrets I discovered by chance, and the other I found while secretly investigating her.”
Saying that, Harvis came to a painting in his room.
“Open.”
Whispering softly, Harvis chanted a short magic spell.
“Click!”
With a soft click, the painting in front of Harvis suddenly slid open like a small safe.
From Shien’s perspective, he could see a small cabinet behind the painting.
The cabinet contained many small objects, including a crystal tool for recording images, a small knife inlaid with gems, a potion of unknown effect, and some letters, documents, and parchment scrolls.
Harvis pulled out a scroll from the pile and took out a crystal tool for recording images.
“First, please take a look at this.”
Harvis handed the scroll to Shien.
Shien didn’t hesitate, taking the scroll and opening it.
Upon opening it, Shien found a map drawn on the scroll.
It was clearly a hand-drawn map, seemingly sketched by Harvis himself based on various information and memories. There were many rough lines and revisions marks on it, showing the drawer’s meticulousness.
“What is this?”
Shien frowned, puzzled.
Harvis didn’t keep him in suspense.
“This is a map I drew after observing Mara’s movements for ten years, filtering through various true and false information and deductions.” Harvis said seriously, “If my efforts over the past ten years haven’t been in vain, then this map points to a secret location closely related to Mara.”
“Secret location?” Shien’s spirits lifted, “So, Mara frequently appears there?”
If that were the case, Shien wouldn’t mind waiting for Mara to walk into his trap.
Unfortunately…
“Not necessarily.” Harvis poured cold water on his hopes, “I can only confirm that this place is closely related to Mara, but she doesn’t appear there often.”
“Is that so?” Shien was somewhat disappointed, but he didn’t lose interest. Looking at the map in his hand, he pondered, “Since this place is closely related to Mara, haven’t you been there?”
“I haven’t personally.” Harvis sighed, “However, I once sent people there to investigate, and the result…”
Harvis didn’t finish his sentence, but Shien could guess.
They probably all disappeared without a trace, or simply died heroically, right?
“But this also indicates that there’s something wrong with that place, right?”
Shien said.
“That’s right.” Harvis nodded, “I originally wanted to continue investigating that place, but I was worried that sending people there too frequently would attract the attention of that venomous Consort and expose my actions, so I didn’t dare to act rashly.”
“I see.” Shien understood, looking at the map in his hand again, “So, you want me to go there?”
“At least, I believe you can gain something there.” Harvis didn’t deny it, simply saying, “There must be some secrets hidden there. Otherwise, that suspicious woman wouldn’t maintain contact with that place. I think it’s worth checking out.”