Soon afterwards, they finally left the restricted zone.
Amara returned toward her office while Lackey began planning everything he needed to complete within the next two days.
The dim corridors stretched endlessly around him while his thoughts moved far ahead.
After witnessing what his wives were capable of accomplishing without his direct interference, he had decided to temporarily leave matters in their hands. Meanwhile, he himself would focus on working from Terra and supporting them from the shadows.
Still...
There remained one more person he needed to meet.
He needed to determine whether this entire operation involved others as well... or if Amara alone was secretly managing such dangerous dealings behind the Empire's back.
"Uh..."
Hearing a hesitant voice beside him, Lackey finally turned his head toward Penelope, who had been following quietly the entire time.
"Is there something you wish to say?" he asked calmly.
After all...
Penelope had now seen his face.
