"Evidence? Do you even know what's happening in the capital right now?" Adrian asked.

Dominique fell silent. He had been engrossed in the affairs of Obscura, giving little heed to the developments in Silverboa. He had not been paying attention to the recent events on Cras Island even though he was tasked to guard it. Upon hearing Adrian's question, he asked, "What's going on in the capital?"

The reason Dominique stayed behind while others went to Obscura was not because he was a coward, but rather because of a previous mistake that had led to his current position. Watching others gain glory while he remained behind to watch over the city was unbearable. Therefore, he became alert after what Adrian said. If something had happened in the capital and he had not noticed, Chester would surely punish him when he returned.

Seeing Dominique's reaction, Adrian smiled and said, "Last night, the Stormwatch Legion mobilized thirty thousand troops and surrounded the capital."

Dominique was gre