‘An illegitimate son, Theo Ragnar, who brought down the Third Consort and the Director of the Central Intelligence Bureau... Quite the buzzworthy feat. Julius was clever to pull it off this way.’

A black lark flew swiftly across the sky, its wings cutting through the air.

‘Though he can’t provide extensive support for Theo to avoid issues with the other members of the Black Steel Vanguard, he’s placed Theo right in the center of attention… essentially endorsing Theo as the successor for the position of Vanguard Captain. That’s what he’s getting at.’

This was why Julius had growled at those …