When the crimson moonlight spilled down, all was silent.
Edward left a transfigured double in the bedroom and used [False Reality] before quietly flashing away, heading toward the Boulevard District in western Trier.
Tonight, he would deliver the "investigation results" on the villa at 7 Rose Street to "Intis."
Although the gas lamps Roselle had invented were already widespread in central Trier, they remained a rarity in the remote Boulevard District.
At least when Edward arrived there in the middle of the night, his surroundings were pitch-black. Never mind streetlights-even the residents' homes still mainly used candles.
The location he had agreed on with "Intis" was the woods in the Boulevard District. He was to bury the letter beneath any tree he chose-this meant that "Intis," or his subordinates, were very likely watching the place around the clock.
So, while still far from the woods, Edward transfigured a small black dog that carried the letter, folded into a small triangle, in its mouth and ran into the woods. He had it choose a random tree, dig a hole, and bury the letter, then lift a leg and pee.
With that done, the little black dog was "free" and raced out of the woods like mad.
Although Edward could not share the dog's perspective and see everything it saw, he had applied the ability of [Confidentiality]. If anyone tried to divine his whereabouts through it, he would know immediately.
Next, he hid in a concealed space not far from the woods, watching for movement within.
Two hours later, a squad of patrolling soldiers came running in formation. They lingered briefly where the letter was buried, then quickly ran off again. Nothing about the entire process looked unusual, but Edward knew they had taken it.
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