The grand celebration was still a month away, giving Lucien a window of time to prepare.
There were matters in his territory he wanted... no, needed...to settle first.
Maxim had assured him that the Coalhearts wouldn't make any moves until after the celebration. But Lucien wasn't the type to rely on reassurances alone.
In his eyes, being prepared was the best form of protection.
So, he planned to accelerate everything.
He too had his eyes on the capital.
It had been nine days since Vivian departed and with a standard carriage taking two weeks to reach the city, she should still be somewhere along the road.
Lucien wanted to catch up.
To check on her.
To give her some skill cards for protection.
To give a generous amount of funds.
She was his only family. Spoiling her was the least he could do.
"I really need to move faster," Lucien muttered. "If I want to leave in peace, I'll have to finish all urgent matters first."
