―――Vicars Hotel, Room 703.
Elliana Lyle held the spare room card Hannah Collins had brought back, approaching the door, and heard a click indicating the door was unlocked.
Not wanting to disturb Auntie Nancy's rest, she cautiously pushed the door open. The room was pitch black, making it impossible to see anything.
"Who! Who is it!" A panicked inquiry came from the dark—it was Auntie Nancy's voice, tinged with fear.
It seemed she had indeed woken Auntie Nancy up. Elliana ruefully tapped her forehead, feeling regret for coming.
Helplessly, she pushed the door open fully and reached out to touch the switch by the door. As the light flicked on, she saw Auntie Nancy already standing alertly.
When Auntie Nancy saw Elliana, the fear and caution in her eyes quickly faded, replaced by a somewhat awkward smile.
Once inside the room, Elliana noticed the bed was very tidy, as if it had not been slept in. On the carpet, however, there was a makeshift pillow made from clothes.
