The Ashbluff estate sprawled before us as our aircraft touched down on the private landing strip, its elegant architecture a testament to centuries of accumulated wealth and power. The Western Continent's approach to nobility was different from the Empire's—more understated, perhaps, but no less impressive for its restraint.
As we disembarked, Jin gestured toward a sitting area on the estate's main terrace. "We should discuss your decision properly before you contact Paul with your choice. Once you commit to a specific design, there's no going back."
I nodded, appreciating his cautious approach. Jin had a talent for identifying potential complications before they became actual problems, and his perspective would be valuable for refining my thinking.
