The Myouiris | Femreader x TWICE

17: SHADOWS OF DECEIT

An atmosphere of worry loomed as Sana and Tzuyu grappled with Mina's disappearance. Sana, unable to sit idly, expressed her determination to find her missing sister, despite Tzuyu's attempts to reassure her.

"I'll be with you no matter what," Tzuyu vowed, setting the stage for an unexpected collaboration.

Against the general's initial refusal, the princesses' insistence prevailed, and a trio, comprising General Taecyeon, Sana, and Tzuyu, embarked on a mission to unravel the mystery.

While Sana sought information at the docks, Tzuyu confronted Jihyo

"how come you didn't know that she wasn't here?"

"I was at my parent's place...,"

"hmm... Its been more than 24 hours that your employee went missing... And you didn't care to look for?"

Taecyeon stood there worried for his sister

"Uh... When I checked her room all her belongs werent left... While joining She said she might need to leave even without saying,"

"hmm, understandable... General raid the house,"

"uh, Jihyo just tell us where she is..,"

"um... general Taecyeon Wasn't I audible? I said raid!,"

The general did as her wish...

While searching he found a bundle which Tzuyu also noticed

"open it,"

"No it's personal," Jihyo blocked her

The general opened it to find silver coins.
"Jihyo where did you get this?!"

"Care to explain... Mister," Tzuyu crossed her arms

Jihyo sighed

"Well, when I came back home I couldn't find her belongings instead I found this on the dining table," Jihyo said

"Are you sure that's what happened," Taecyeon asked

"That's all I know for now," Jihyo looked down

"Enough with the lies now tell me the truth," Tzuyu raised her voice

"Your Highness, what are you saying?" Taecyeon furrowed

"You think everyone around you is stupid?"

"What do you mean?"

"Jihyo do you have any magnets?"

"Um I think..," Jihyo searched his drawer to find a magnet and handed it to Tzuyu.

Tzuyu took one silver coin and "This coin has the face of King Jackson which means the culprit is from Myouiri kingdom,"

"Huh how's that...? These coins can be exchanged," Taecyeon defended

"Exchange?! Myouiri kingdom has the richest currency all over the world . If anyone exchanges this much silver coins... They must have cost an arm and a leg,"

"But that doesn't make us suspect,"

"Us??" She brought the magnet close to the coins and nothing happened "These aren't silver, I'm afraid. These are titanium coins which can only be acquired by the Royals,"

"How come you know about that?" Taecyeon was surprised

"You think I'm marrying Momo because of fun,"

The revelation left both Taecyeon and Jihyo taken aback, as Tzuyu's sharp scrutiny dismantled their attempts to conceal the truth.

Meanwhile, Sana's inquiry led her to the owner of the hijacked ship, a man initially overwhelmed by despair.

"Your highness, My ship is all gone!" The owner cried.

"Grandpa... Don't worry... We'll take care of it...,"

"Grandpa?? I'm a handsome young man...," The man stopped crying

"Um...yeah... I can see that," Sana cringed

"Thank you Your highness, tell me what you need?"

"Um... Can you remember anything from that day?" Sana asked

"I was at the bar that evening... A lady came to me... We talked and talked... She said she found a map with treasure, she asked if I could partner up with her... In greed I said yes,"

"Then what happened?"

"Then what else to happen... She stole my ship!!"

"Yuh right, well thank you for cooperating," Sana took her leave

"She's such a beauty," the man said

As the pieces of the puzzle fell into place, a blend of worry, deception, and conspiracy painted a complex tapestry. Tensions heightened as the search for Mina continued, revealing not only the depth of the deception but also the enigmatic motives behind her actions.