"You want me to accept Valmora's request?" Ruby blinked, clearly surprised by the Runesmith's unexpected demand.
In return for information about the second Thread, he wanted House Vermillion to invest in the capital's security—and provide Valmora with advanced weapons that only House Vermillion produced and sold to a select few nobles.
Adrian sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "I know I'm asking for a lot, especially when there's not much they can give back, but… think of it as me trying to be patriotic."
He sounded unsure, but Ruby could understand where he was coming from.
Lately, there had been a series of explosions across the country. A terrorist group seemed to have emerged from the shadows, spreading chaos wherever they went.
Her family has also sent spies to investigate the matter but they still haven't found a single clue about them.
It was only a matter of time before they targeted the capital. So Adrian's concern made sense.
