"The White Crown has already arrived in Velmora."
For several breaths, none of the three Vice Commanders responded.
The revelation about Blackmoon and the Shadowgrave Clan had already made the office feel smaller. Marek's latest statement pushed that matter aside and replaced it with something far more immediate.
Korran's gaze sharpened.
"When?"
"He arrived this morning," Marek replied.
Dorel's brows drew together into a frown.
"How did a member of the royal family enter the city without my transport divisions or spatial rune masters receiving notice?"
"Through a private royal route beneath the City Lord's estate."
Marek's tone remained calm, but irritation appeared beneath it.
"The route was activated from the capital. The City Lord was informed moments before the arrival. I received the sealed notice afterward."
Selan leaned forward slightly.
"So the palace deliberately prevented Black Horn from preparing a reception."
"They did not come for one."
