"He kept a ledger in his private study," Althea whispered as they lay together in the afterglow. "It details all his dealings, both legitimate and otherwise. With it, you can identify and root out the remaining corrupt officials and rebuild Grafen's administration. But that's not just it. There is also a gold vault inside,"
Lyan listened intently, realizing the depth of Althea's resourcefulness. "Thank you, Althea. Your help is more valuable than you know. Together, we'll restore this castle and the city."
She nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "I'm with you, Baron Lyan. For as long as you'll have me."
Lyan caressed her face gently, feeling a surge of gratitude for Althea's loyalty. "Then let's begin. Show me everything you know about this castle, starting with the hidden rooms."
