Three weeks passed.
On World Thirteen, the western territories stretched across rugged terrain dotted with cities and mining outposts. Isabella Vorn's city sat in the heart of this region—a well-organized hub of trade and logistics that she managed.
Her office occupied the top floor of a three-story administrative building. Holographic displays floated above her desk, each one tracking shipments, resource allocations, and personnel movements across her territory. Paperwork was stacked in neat piles beside her. Isabella preferred paper for sensitive documents. Digital records could be hacked. Paper couldn't be copied without entering the room.
A knock at her door.
Knock-knock.
"Come in," Isabella said without looking up.
Her Guardian Knight stepped inside. The woman was tall, armored in dark Vorn-issue combat attire, with short black hair and sharp features. Peak Spirit Soul Rank—the same tier as Yuki.
