Planet Orginus — Middle Sector 100
"Very well… I've cleared some time for you," Caesar said, casting a brief sidelong glance at the Shadow Sword before lowering his eyes to the scroll resting in his hand. His fingers tightened slightly around it. "So then—what exactly is this supposed to be?"
"Please."
The Shadow Sword stepped forward with measured calm, offered the scroll to Caesar, then retreated a few steps to stand respectfully at a distance once more, his posture straight and silent.
"Hmmm…"
Caesar unfurled the scroll and began scanning the lines at speed. His eyes moved rapidly, trained from years of command, but when he reached the middle of the report his brows drew together sharply. A faint crease formed between them. Even so, he did not stop reading. He continued all the way to the final line before finally lifting his gaze and fixing it squarely on the Shadow Sword.
"Lord Hedrick… did all of this?"
The Shadow Sword inclined his head in a small nod.
