As Isiah traversed the busy streets of the upper district, he took careful mental notes of the local fashion, memorizing various garment designs to replicate clothing for his group later.
He hadn't shared the full extent of his grand strategy with Eijar, but he had informed her that Ciel would be accompanying him to the primary township, which naturally meant the other two ascendants would be dragged along as well.
Returning to the estate late that night, he instructed Eijar to gather everyone in the sleeping room shared by Heigl and Ciel.
His strategy remained straightforward: he required Lexie and Heigl to manage Ciel's daily needs while he secretly investigated the true fate of those who had ascended from the lower realm.
