"Let's leave for Aldmere tomorrow!" Austin decided.
Alina nodded.
"Before anyone wakes up," Alina added.
"You go pack. I need to talk to Hartington regarding our departure."
They both then walked out of the study. Austin went to see Harrington while Alina went to her room.
Harrington was in his office instead of his room, working even now. He was surprised to see Austin in his office when they had just discussed the strategy moments ago. Moreover, Austin hardly came to his office. It was always the other way around.
"Your Grace," he murmured.
"Alina and I are leaving for the capital before dawn," Austin said as he closed the door.
"Capital?" Harrington asked, surprised.
"There's something we need to retrieve," Austin replied.
Harrington didn't ask any questions. He just nodded in response.
"Tell everyone we've gone for an emergency estate visit in the western provinces."
"Fine." Harrington replied. "I'll arrange the guards then."
