Seek out Fava and Mina.

A plan started hatching as you spoke to the prisoners, but you preferred not to speak about it, not even to Delphi. Too much hinges on the secret. While it may be clear to both of the other demon kings that you aren't the type to brutally execute prisoners, especially simple spies, you may be able to take advantage of their inevitable freedom. You have so many wild cards in Castle Phoenix that even with any intelligence they managed to gather before being caught, you doubt they know everything. And one of your wildest cards is the mischievous pixie Fava. On top of that, your connection with Shadow Garden may or may not be known, but it's easy for many to overlook someone like Mina.

Delphi heads off in search of trouble but nearby you see Fava, or rather, her human-like mech. Her skin is similar to that of Alice's, but with messy dark blue hair down to her shoulders. She's garbed in baggy dark brown pants with satchels and tools around her belt, as well as a simple white tank-top. It's strange to peer over what's quite the beautiful buxom beauty--a pretty engineer girl with almost wood-like skin--given that her true body is a tinier winged girl somewhere inside.

Speaking of Alice, that's who she's speaking with, not far outside the main castle doors.

"So amazing," says Alice as she slides a delicate touch of her fingers down the other girl's hair. "You really are talented."

Fava laughs. "Silly girl. Your body is far more advanced. This is nothing more than a suit of armour really."

You approach. "Hey, you two."

"Hello, Kyle." Alice smiles. "It is good to see you. I hope that you slept well."

"Hey there, Demon King," greets Fava.

"I was wondering if either of you have seen Mina around," you say.

"Actually yeah. She was just getting some water," Fava explains. "Oh! There she is. Right there, coming down the way."

You turn your head to see Mina the squeakin walking down the cobblestone path, dressed in her usual dress, but with a mug sitting on her head. She looks up to you with big eyes and a smile when she approaches. "Hello there, Kyle."

"Uh. Hi there, Mina. I like your hat," you reply.

"This?" She reaches up and plucks it off. Inside is water, which she sips. "Ahh. No, this isn't a hat. It's my drink."

"It's... on the mouse," you mumble.

"What?" she asks.

"I, uh. I just didn't expect you to have it on top of your head is all," you say with a laugh.

"You don't know? Squeakins have incredible balance. We carry a lot on our heads."

That's so fucking cute...

"Kyle was looking for you, Mina," Alice says politely.

You look between them. "That's right. Fava and Mina, I was wondering if you'd come to my chambers."

"A-And me?" Alice asks quickly.

"No... Er, sorry. My room is just the most private place I can think of, except maybe the meeting room, but this is important, so I'd like the most quiet, private place to speak. This isn't something weird, I promise. Sorry to leave you out, Alice."

"A little weird still, but all right. I'll come," says Fava.

Mina places the mug back on top of her head. "Lead the way."

Alice nods. "It is all right. For a moment, though, I was worried."