Chapter 2498

Night fell quickly.

Cardinal Dragon Marshal sat in his room, attempting to steady his mind by practicing the chain technique.

Yet, for some reason, the focus that once came easily now eluded him.

A restless unease crept through his body.

Two hours passed before the scouts Alec had sent finally returned—with good news.

The smuggling route they had explored was completely safe, with no signs of an ambush.