Chapter 224: The Gargoyle’s Surveillance
After returning from the world of memories, Lyan wasted no time in deploying his newly summoned gargoyle, Grinzam, to assist his shadow servants in their surveillance efforts across the capital of the Astellia Kingdom. With the Duke’s movements as his primary concern, Lyan issued Grinzam precise and focused orders tailored to detect any signs of the Duke’s presence or activities.
Grinzam’s orders were comprehensive and aimed at detecting any suspicious movements or individuals linked to the Duke or his allies within the capital. Firstly, Grinzam was tasked with identifying individuals exhibiting behavior indicative of involvement with the Duke or his allies. This included monitoring those frequenting locations associated with the Duke’s known circles or engaging in secretive meetings.
Secondly, Grinzam was directed to monitor key locations frequented by the Duke or his associates within the capital. These included the Duke’s mansion, the homes of prominent nobles linked to him, and any clandestine meeting spots known to be used by his allies.
Additionally, Grinzam was ordered to gather intel on the Duke’s associates, tracking their movements, interactions, and any conversations that might reveal their involvement in nefarious activities within the empire’s capital.
Furthermore, Grinzam was to keep a vigilant eye out for any unusual activity or patterns that deviated from the norm within the capital. This included sudden changes in guard rotations, increased security measures, or the arrival of unfamiliar visitors to locations associated with the Duke.
Lastly, Grinzam was instructed to report back promptly with his findings. He was to relay any suspicious activity directly to Lyan or his shadow servants, providing detailed reports to aid in the analysis of the information gathered.
With these orders in place, Lyan ensured that Grinzam would effectively surveil the capital of the Astellia Kingdom and gather intelligence that could lead to the discovery of the Duke’s schemes. As Grinzam and his summoned stone animals set out to fulfill their mission, Lyan remained at the training grounds of the empire, awaiting any updates that could shed light on the Duke’s movements and intentions within the capital.
"But who would’ve ever thought that we’d find him this quickly," Lyan murmured, his gaze fixed on the stone crow circling above them. Lyan marveled at the gargoyle’s keen intellect, noting how effortlessly they conveyed information through their shared mind link.
"But perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise?" Lyan mused, his tone tinged with doubt as he closed his eyes, allowing the relayed information to flow into his mind. Details about the nobles gathered by the Duke in a certain mansion flooded Lyan’s thoughts, along with snippets of conversations that provided valuable insights into the Duke’s plans.