Meanwhile…
In a secured facility on Elkrim's outskirts, the three Special Investigators reconvened.
Selene and Marcus had just returned from their operation against the Golden Sunflower House, their expressions mixing satisfaction with frustration.
Thane stood waiting for them, the Empty False World having been dismissed once he'd secured the clone's remains.
"The Golden Sunflower was involved," Selene reported without preamble. "We found evidence of direct cooperation with whoever orchestrated the Desgarron Manor destruction. Financial transactions, mystical signatures that matched our investigation, even physical evidence suggesting they helped move stolen goods."
Marcus nodded confirmation. "We dismantled their entire operation. Destroyed their facilities, captured their leadership and key members. They won't be operating in Elkrim again."
"But?" Thane prompted, hearing the unspoken reservation.
