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"If we draw a straight line from the west side of the building we're in to Sunset Mountain—which, incidentally, was the epicenter of what happened 20 years ago—the line runs straight west the entire way without a single deviation."
"But Sunset Mountain is in the territory of the…"
"Duke Vire—Duke Vire is the ruler of Sunset Mountain!" Gideon roared. Suddenly, a whole bunch of dots connected in his head.
"Lyssandra Vire—isn't she the most respected woman in the Western Trading City? Her status even surpasses that of local politicians. "That's very convenient," Edward said, but he frowned.
"Wait… Sunset Mountain is near the academy, right? You can even get there via one of the roads leading to the Western Trading City," Edward said.
Gideon frowned.
Plank! Plank! Plank!
Suddenly, the incessant sound of metallic footsteps echoed through the air. It wasn't coming from the castle's corridors…
It was coming from below.
