[Operation Crownless Dawn]
Simon stared at the words written across the rolled hide.
The name told him nothing, but the document was stored beside a Murmur Bone and a Black Banner command seal. Several sealing runes also protected it.
Whatever was written inside was important enough for the rebel leader to hide it separately from his personal belongings.
Sonya moved closer to the table and rested one hand against its edge.
"Well? Open it."
Simon ignored her impatient tone and examined the red cord binding the dark hide.
Tiny runes were woven through its fibres, and one end of the cord had fused with the document. If he pulled it carelessly, the formation would burn the letter from the inside.
Simon picked up the Black Banner command seal.
The torn banner carved into it matched one of the symbols on the cord. When he brought both objects closer, the three short lines beneath the banner began glowing.
Akaza noticed the reaction, and his gaze sharpened slightly.
