Chapter 742: Silent Mournblade
The rest of the journey passed in silence, except for the occasional horseshoes striking the pavement.
When they arrived at the Mermaid's Inn, the sun had begun to dip toward the horizon, painting the city walls with a ruddy hue. The guards at the entrance bowed as they entered, and the trio quietly headed to their respective rooms to rest.
But peace didn't last long.
Half an hour later, a knock echoed across the quiet corridor.
"Lady Rhea," a maid called softly, "a guest from the Moon Kingdom has arrived. She requests an audience."
Still in her formal attire, Rhea stepped out and found a tall woman cloaked in indigo silk waiting in the lounge — Harley, the Moon Kingdom's representative. Her face was weary, and her brows furrowed in restrained frustration.
They exchanged greetings and moved into a private chamber, with Runeth and Edith remaining nearby as silent witnesses.
