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"What I'm trying to get at is it would be a good idea for you to disappear for a little while. What's important now is that we get them to reveal their plans. Then, we'll get several capable and trustworthy people to collect evidence of them plotting to wrestle control over the

"But..."

"I know you're worried, Master Nash, but don't worry. As I mentioned, what they seek is approval, so they won't use any overly dramatic methods. You're under a lot of stress, but so are they.

"All they're waiting for now is an opportunity that arises when the lion dozes off and isn't paying attention. When that happens, they'll be sure to make a move, and in return, they'll pay the price for that by getting exposed."

Nash drew in a deep breath, the corners of his lips curving slightly upward as he looked around him.

"If that's the case, let's give them that opportunity they're looking for and have the lion pretend to fall asleep."

"Indeed."

"Where should I go?" Nash asked.

"How does the Land of Nion sound?"

"Why that place?"noveldrama

"You'll know once you arrive. Why don't you go ahead and make the necessary arrangements? I'll wait for you at the airport."

Mosley ended the phone call.

Nash scrolled through the list of contacts on his phone.

After several minutes of scrolling, his eyes lit up.

"It'll be you, then!"

Inside a lavishly decorated mansion in the Land of Nion, the shadow belonging to the individual dressed in black appeared at the window. "President." "What is it?" An old-sounding voice rang out from within the house.

“The tenth lord has sent over word that he'll be continuing the mission in Drakonia alongside the ninth and sixth lords. The lord general has died, and the remaining lords will be carrying their missions in their respective districts."

"Alright, got it. Have them continue their work. I've found a replacement for the general."

"Alright, President... However, please allow me to say something else. Things in the Land of Nion are different from the way they are in Yerusia. Will we be using the same methods we used for attacking Yerusia in gaining control over the Land of Nion?"

"You don't have to worry about that."

"Alright. I apologize for my nosiness."

"You can leave now."

"Alright, President."

...

In a small, remote wooden shed, Alfius jerked awake from a nightmare.

"Master!"

He abruptly sat up and gasped for breath as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. Then, he realized he was in a completely unfamiliar environment.

He got to his feet and scanned his

surroundings. It was a

simple looking wooden shed.

Although it was not lavishly

decorated, it was extremely clean

and furnished well.

"Oh, you're awake!"