Elina stood behind her desk. A crystal ball glowed brightly, displaying the avatar of a handsome red-haired man.
"So, did you manage to find their headquarters, Duke Austin?"
Alvaron crossed his arms and shook his head.
"Not yet, Your Highness. The locations Prince Nolan mentioned are all in remote areas—mountains, forests, and places like that. It's taking time to mobilize the troops. Maybe another two hours, and everything will be ready."
Elina nodded. "I understand. That's fine. I'll wait for your report."
"Thank you." Alvaron let out a sigh of relief. Then his expression turned cold as he continued, "But, Your Highness, I still can't believe a large-scale operation like this was happening right under my nose. This is a very serious matter. Thank you for informing me."
He lowered his head, his expression filled with sincerity.
