"Astron," Shanks stood before me with a greeting. "What are you doing here? You should be resting."
"I need to speak with Varnis," I replied, my tone resolute.
"Why?"
"There's something I want to ask of him."
"Can you promise to make it quick?"
"It will not take more than five minutes."
Shanks studied me for a moment before nodding, a trace of understanding in his eyes. "You're thinking there's more to this than what we've uncovered."
"Indeed," I confirmed. However, revealing the source of my concerns was clearly impossible for now, as how could I say I suspected this because of a game?
Well, not that I need to reveal this anyway. It is not like I have any responsibility, and I should have earned at least this much right to probe a little.
Shanks gave me a final, scrutinizing look before he stepped aside, allowing me to enter the room. I nodded in acknowledgment and walked past him, pushing the door open to the interrogation chamber where Varnis was being held.
