Chapter 364
Nwadimma clenched her fists, her nails biting into her palms. She had no desire to wrest power from her brother; such ambitions had never been hers. But his descent into fear-driven irrationality left her with no alternative. If the kingdom was to endure, it needed a leader who valued the lives of its people above personal glory. She would not oppose him outright—not yet. Instead, she would tread a cautious path, quietly building her influence and steering the court toward a more prudent course of action..
Zephyr who has left the human kingdom was now in the sky with his hand to his ear where a small magic circle can be seen, he was in contact with Terra.
"So, brother, have you found those responsible?" Terra’s tone was unexpected—calm, almost gentle, devoid of the anger Zephyr had anticipated.
The unexpected softness in Terra’s voice gave Zephyr pause. He had considered lying, spinning a story to mask the truth, but the genuine curiosity in his brother’s tone changed his mind. "The priest and his army, whom your daughter vanquished, were the true culprits. Nwadiebube’s only involvement is that he possesses the branch—though I am certain it is now in his hands."
There was a moment of silence before Terra’s voice broke through again, measured and direct. "Did you retrieve the branch?"
Zephyr exhaled heavily, glancing down at the kingdom far below. "No."
"Why not?" Terra’s question was devoid of accusation, but it carried the weight of expectation.
Sitting cross-legged in the air, Zephyr ran a hand through his hair, his frustration evident. "The boy is a fool, brother. A frightened fool. His demeanor during our meeting reeked of desperation and impatience. It was clear he was chasing something, though I never gave him the chance to broach the subject."
He paused, his gaze distant. "I suspect the branch is integral to whatever scheme he’s concocting. I admit, I’m mildly curious to see what he hopes to accomplish with it. However, I did manage to secure an advantage—either Nwadiebube or his sister will act as informants for us against Björn’s people."