Zen walked over to the edge of the bed. "System. Connect to the two ball drones I dropped in the hallway, then start mapping the immediate areas of the palace. I need to know exactly where the guards are stationed, where the exits are… everything. And also where she put Maya, Val, and Nyx."
[Connecting... Drones active. Mapping in progress. Data compiling.]
"While you do that, run a probability check," Zen ordered. "What is Aurelia planning to do at this dinner?"
[Calculating probabilities based on host interactions and the Empress's 'Mind' fragment behavioral patterns...]
[Probability of a direct assassination attempt: 0%.]
[Probability of forceful magical confinement: 12%.]
[Probability of a grand, public political maneuver to permanently bind you to her Domain: 99.9%.]
"A political maneuver," Zen sighed, running a hand through his hair. "She is going to try and trap me with status and public perception."
