Chapter 16
The morning was quiet.
Too quiet.
Roxy stood at the edge of the Greyrat property.
A small bag over her shoulder.
"…I'll be gone for a while."
Paul frowned.
"…That sudden?"
She nodded.
"…I have something important to report."
Her eyes shifted—
Toward Rudeus.
Standing silently nearby.
Watching.
"…It's about him."
Paul laughed lightly.
"…Rudy's talented, sure—but—"
"…No."
Roxy interrupted.
"…You don't understand."
Her voice carried weight.
Enough to make Paul stop.
"…He's beyond anything I've ever seen."
Silence.
"…Take care of him."
She turned—
And left.
Rudeus watched her go.
No emotion.
No attachment.
"…That will accelerate things."
Because now—
The world would know.