Samantha's P.O.V

“What do you mean by 'he's missing'?” Elder Thalos barked.

The guard swallowed before speaking. “We've searched the entire manor, but there is no trace of the deputy regent anywhere; it seems like he's already left."

He hesitated before continuing. “But… We found this letter on his table."

Elder Thalos frowned. “What does it say?"

The guard looked embarrassed. “I… I didn't read it, sir."

Elder Thalos snatched the letter from his hand and quickly read through it.

When he finally looked up, the frown on his face had already turned to confusion.

Elder Jerome leaned in. “Well, what does it say?"

“The Deputy Regent… has departed to...