"I'm no fool either. Ever since the previous ambush, I've had this inkling that something was off. After analyzing the various contradictions, I am certain someone was using both you and me as chess pieces. So, who is it this time?" Charles asked.0

"Governor Julio." 0

Hearing the succinct response from Margaret, a cold smirk surfaced on Charles' countenance. "Just as I thought, it was him."0

Margaret's gaze wavered as she stared at Charles. A myriad of feelings stirred in her heart; she took a breath to compose herself before she continued, "You were right before. I'm not cut out for explorations. So to save Whereto, I had to do what I do best, and that is to lure out the spies planted by the Fhtagn Covenant."0

Charles turned around to scrutinize Margaret. Under...1