Satisfied, Kiara stepped outside the tower and summoned the attack helicopter without delay.
The sudden appearance of the steel beast drew startled gasps from nearby guards and passersby.
Its rotors began spinning with a rising roar, whipping dust and loose fabric into a swirling storm.
Kiara climbed aboard.
She did not return to the palace to bid farewell to Caleb Crescent or Gideon Crescent.
Time was more valuable than ceremony.
Soon afterward, Philip informed the king that Kiara had departed urgently due to developments in the Phoenix Empire.
***
Nexus Store, Imperial City, Phoenix Empire
Inside the first-floor residence of Nexus Store, the atmosphere was surprisingly warm.
For the past several hours, Lucian and Arceus Silver had been talking in the sitting room while the android moved between the kitchen and dining area, preparing lunch and discreetly giving the two privacy.
Their conversation had begun, naturally, with Vann Silver.
