[00 Months: 09 Days: 12 Hours]
"Why is the Lyma Family so obsessed with the Wild Lands expedition?" I asked, studying Seraphina's face for any sign of deception.
My eyes narrowed as I pondered on her response.
In the back of my mind, I was going over the facts I knew about the Lyma Family. They were wealthy, influential, and had vast lands under their control.
The dangers and casualties that the expedition to the Wild Lands brought didn't seem to be worth the risk unless there was something more significant at stake.
Seraphina shifted uncomfortably under my gaze, "I... I can't tell you."
I tilted my head, my gaze not leaving her face, "Why not? Don't you trust me?"
She looked shocked at my words, "No, it's not that... I trust you. But it's a family secret. I can't betray my family's trust by revealing such confidential information."
