Ross issued his order to the senior officer directly. "Withdraw our spies from the Governor's Mansion. Redirect every resource we have to watching the people they are sending out. The moment the exact location of the vein is confirmed, I want to be the first to know."
The senior officer bowed low, understanding without further explanation. "By your command."
"Wait." Ross halted him with a single word. His fingers tapped lightly against the armrest of his throne, a deliberate rhythm that made the silence grow heavier. "Once the location is confirmed, send the news to the Violet Rose Institute, the Monden Shrine, and the Muwen Mountain Fortress."
The officer froze, confusion flashing across his eyes. But obedience was carved into his bones, and he quickly answered, "Yes, my lord."
The scar-faced elder leaned forward, his ruined cheek twisting as he asked, "The master intends to muddy the waters completely?"
