Chapter 41: The Man Who Observed

Chapter 41: The Man Who Observed

Leroy sat in his study, half-shrouded in candlelight, sleeves rolled up and jaw locked in quiet thought. Papers lay open before him, maps and letters smeared with ink and intent. The air smelled of old books, iron, and war.

Cedric stood before him, wringing his hands like a man caught in a storm without an umbrella.

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