"Any news yet?" Jason asked, staring indifferently at the snow falling outside.
Sergan bowed his head.
"Yes, my lord."
"What was the result?"
Sergan fell silent.
Jason frowned, then turned to face him and stared intently.
"Why are you just standing there in silence?" he asked coldly. "Tell me—what were the results?"
His voice grew impatient.
Sergan took a deep breath before answering in a weak voice, "It failed."
Silence instantly filled Jason's office.
Jason's eyes widened slightly, but only for a moment.
He quickly regained his composure and smiled.
"A failure, huh?"
He lowered his head, his expression a mix of emotions that was hard to read.
Sergan didn't dare say anything. He simply stood there in silence, staring at his feet.
A few minutes later, Jason raised his head and looked at him indifferently.
"We're going to the Holy Empire of Valtanir."
Sergan was startled by his words.
"G-Go to the Holy Empire of Valtanir!?"
