Chapter 580: Mountains and Rivers Seal

"Something? What something?" Asher Jauncy frowned slightly, curiosity tugging at him despite himself. His gaze flicked between Edward Ziegler and Marshal Waller, confusion plain in his eyes. Edward didn't answer right away. He walked to the window and stood with his back to Asher, silent for a moment. Outside, the night ran deep. Clouds swallowed the moon, and only a few palace lanterns glimmered in the distance, their light thin and wavering. His shadow stretched long in the candlelight, making...