The Director was about to respond when a sharp knock interrupted their conversation. Without waiting for an answer, Prince Julius strode into the office, his presence immediately commanding attention.
"Ah, I was beginning to worry," Ignatius straightened in his chair. "How was the investigation?"
"I found him… Unfortunately, I couldn't take down the mercenary." Julius shook his head as he leaned against the Director's desk, exhaustion evident in every line of his body. The recent pursuit had clearly taken its toll.
"I had the complete advantage in power, but when it came to escaping, he proved extraordinarily skilled... I tried following him through the abyss, but there were too many creatures. I ended up wasting energy without achieving anything from there."
