Ratifa's gaze shifted from the pen in Henry's hand. Her brow was furrowed, as if she were trying hard to recall something.
A moment later, her expression grew resolute. 'Henry isn't like the others. He has the ability to solve problems.' After weighing her options, Ratifa decided to share some of the secrets she knew with Henry.
"Henry, there's something I need to tell you."
Henry looked up, noticing the change in Ratifa's expression. He set down his pen and listened intently.
This was often the case—others knew things he didn't, and he was left to piece things together himself.
"Before the war broke out in the Northern Lands, our Scouts and reconnaissance Cavalry discovered some very strange things while on their missions," Ratifa began.
"They would inspect an area, confirm it was empty, and declare it a safe zone for our troops to advance steadily.
