Chapter 574
The choice of whether or not to meet Vertus had always been mine.
Vertus knew I was aiding the Allied Forces in their advance, but he had no idea of my whereabouts, while I could always predict where Vertus might be.
He was likely moving between three locations: The central palace of the imperial capital, Tetra, the Allied command headquarters, and now...
“It’s certainly a conspicuous place, isn’t it?” I said.
“Yes... It really is,” Sarkegar replied.
Before me stood the research building of the Temple University’s magic department.
These were the three obvious places for Vertus to be. The imperial palace and the Allied headquarters were a given, and as for the Temple University's magic department’s research facility, a critical project was underway there, so it made sense that he would visit frequently to oversee its progress.
“Even the exterior is heavily guarded, so getting inside would be even more difficult,” I commented.
No matter how capable Sarkegar was, some things were just impossible.
“Still, Your Highness, rather than you taking the risk, it would be better if I...”
“No, it’s fine. I’m not a kid attending the Temple anymore. How long am I going to rely on you for everything?”
“That may be true, but...”