"My lord, Shadow Assassin No. 036, whom you dispatched to the Ode Organization, reported that a document sent by Deep Sea Ode Arivat to Qixing Territory concerns a secret matter and requires your personal review."
The Shadow Assassin sliced open his shadow and took out a Magic Crystal ball, presenting it with both hands.
With a thought, Kyle drew the Magic Crystal ball before him, placed his hand on it, and read the information within.
Skipping over the irrelevant details, Kyle went straight to the specially marked passage.
"...November 27th, 9770 of the Radiant Calendar. According to Kai's report, the United Kingdom of Kols has gathered a large number of Black Asia Orcs near the Death Desert."
"January 8th, 9771 of the Radiant Calendar. Entrusted by the governor of the Silver Tribe region of the Holy Shia Beastman Kingdom, an exploration team consisting of one String Leader and five Stringers was sent to probe the Death Desert for intelligence. They encountered an ambush by Black Asia Orcs. The intelligence may have been leaked, and Shia Beastmen may have defected to the enemy."
"Radiant Calendar..."
As he browsed through the information, Kyle could not help but furrow his brow.
He and his master had already discussed the imminent outbreak of war between humans and the Black Asia Orcs, but since it had not yet happened, they had not paid it much attention.
Now, it seemed there were further schemes hidden beneath this war.
"Keep this matter confidential."
"Yes, Lord Kyle."
"You may leave."
The Shadow Assassin respectfully bowed, and his figure immediately vanished from the room.
Looking at the crystal ball in his hand, Kyle pondered for a moment before deciding to see his master now.
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