Preparing for the Expedition [2]

Midnight descended upon the Myrain Viscounty, blanketing the region in a heavy, suffocating silence.

By this hour, the bustling streets of Old Central Town were virtually deserted.

The commoners, merchants, and even noble guests within the territory—including Arya Benova—had long since fallen into deep slumber behind locked doors.

Only the flickering torches of the watchtowers and the rhythmic, quiet footfalls of armored guards patrolling the outer walls betrayed any sign of life across the domain.

Deep within the subterranean wings of Heaven's Net Castle lay the private library—a secluded, heavily insulated sanctuary known only to the highest ranks of the Viscounty's administration.

Ser Hughway was the first to arrive.

Wrapped tightly in a dark, hooded cloak that completely obscured his face and steel armor, the Indestructible Sword slipped through the side entrance without making a single sound.