The rhythmic sound of Gideon's finger tapping against the table was the only thing filling the tent as he carefully read through every note Laura had written.
She had already left to look after the twins. According to her, the two of them were more than capable of causing trouble if left alone for too long, and after meeting them himself, Gideon had no reason to doubt that.
Johan let out a long yawn. They had been sitting inside the tent for more than an hour, yet Gideon still hadn't spoken another word.
Instead, he kept arranging every piece of information inside his head, trying to connect Arthur and Eagle Union's disappearance, the Grave Flowers' appearance, and now the arrival of these refugees.
If his theory was correct, then the Scions of the Lord had already turned their attention toward Cinder of Dusk. He knew even if his territory was on the edge of the world, they would eventually find this place.
To Gideon, that was no different from a declaration of war.
