Chapter 683: What the Registry Didn't Say
Loriel returned with the others less than an hour later.
She looked at Leon first, then at the folded paper beneath his hand. Whatever she read in his expression made her relax a little, but she asked no questions in front of Qingyue.
Vyra spread a supply list across the table.
"We can leave at first light, Young Master. The route takes four days at the pace we discussed."
"Good." Leon moved his notes aside and placed Ji's plaque where everyone could see it. "Daily reports once we leave. An immediate update when we make contact with the delivery. We preserve the evidence and keep the Palace's involvement private."
Seraphine read the authorization before passing it to Vyra.
"And if we find something that needs more people?" she asked.
"We tell my master what we've found. She'll arrange support."
Vyra checked that part herself, then nodded.
