Chapter 604: Spies
Soon, Michael departed.
He ordered a ride to the capital of Vessara.
The country had eighteen states in total, and its capital lay three states away from where he currently was.
Normally, that would have meant a long journey if it had been on earth, but thanks to the network of special roads, Michael estimated the trip would take no more than five hours if they maintained speed.
Inside the AI-driven car, with little else to occupy his time, Michael reached into his storage space. A familiar law seed appeared in his palm.
Without hesitation, he activated his Eye of Truth.
*
A few hours later.
In Thornvale, the sun had risen and the residents were already stirring for a new day.
Since the new viscount had taken power, not much had changed on the surface, but the people could feel a subtle improvement in their daily lives.
At the very least, the guards had started acting like proper guards, no longer bullying them. There were even times when the manor shared food with the homeless.
These days, the people of Thornvale carried a bit more hope, their faces showing more smiles than before.