After crossing paths with a younger version of the man who would one day become the leader of the Resistance in the novel, Ulrich did not return at once. He wandered through the capital a while longer, using the time to think, then made his way to the apothecary to collect the list he had asked for.
If the Demons truly intended to assassinate Kaliantha during the upcoming event, then they had to be planning their route in already. Security around her would be too tight for a random attempt. The checks at the palace and around the event grounds were far too thorough for that. Ulrich had considered several possibilities since learning of the threat, but the most obvious remained the same: either some of the people involved in the Queen's protection had already been bought, or Demons had infiltrated the ranks by disguising themselves or replacing real individuals outright.
That meant one thing.
One man among the royal guards being compromised was possible.
Several were more likely.
