In the secret room of Brady's Inn, near the now-devastated Crimson Row, Michaelius and Lucius met under tense circumstances. Michaelius was the first to speak, informing Lucius about the battle between Julian and the Outcasts.
"He almost leveled the inn. I had to protect it with my own power," Lucius interjected, his voice tight with frustration.
"Yet, he failed to defeat them," Michaelius continued, ignoring Lucius's interruption.
Lucius's face twisted with anger.
"Why wasn't I included in the plan? I have the right to know these things!"
Michaelius remained calm, his tone almost condescending. "You already lost to them once when they were much weaker. Including you would have jeopardized everything."
Lucius seethed, clenching his fists. "The Morning Star sent you to tell me this, didn't he? I suppose he's disappointed in me?"
