Lyan sat in his room at the inn, surrounded by maps and documents, the soft flicker of candlelight casting shadows across the papers spread out before him. The night is still as dark as he left the room. His mind raced as he contemplated the journey to Arkansas and the best route to take. The stakes were higher than ever, and he couldn't afford any missteps. He traced a finger along the routes, weighing the risks of each path. Efficiency is his primary goal.
Arkansas was not just any city; it was a bustling hub of mercenaries and merchants, a place where fortunes were made and lost. But now, it was a city under threat, and Lyan knew he had to get there as quickly as possible. The journey would be long and fraught with danger, but he was determined to protect Josephine, Belle, Alina, and Xena from Duke Ravindor's insidious plans.
