Although Axel now had blackmail material against Trismus Co., he didn't rush.
He could deal his cards at any moment, after all. First, he needed to wait for the opportune moment. The time where Trismus wouldn't dismiss him as a minor nuisance, but rather, recognize him as a real threat worth taking seriously.
Thus, a peaceful night passed.
Everything was going as scheduled.
Arianne was training her troops out in the barracks, ensuring they were in top shape no matter the situation. Her voice could occasionally be heard echoing across the courtyard, sharp and demanding.
Beatrix was handling paperwork that seemed to have no end now that a new source—with an even bigger population—had been integrated with them. The stack on her desk had not visibly shrunk since morning.
