"In the end, I still need help from the empire."
Nolan stepped out of his father's study with a long sigh.
Asking for help was a little embarrassing, but he had no choice. Only the empire's network could help him find that woman—the incarnation of the Goddess of Life.
He was determined to search for her, no matter where she was.
One of the fastest ways was to tap into the empire's intelligence network.
He could have relied on the Blue Moon Trading House or the White Lotus networks, but that would take time and drain resources.
The empire's intelligence network had existed for centuries, spanning the entire continent. Using it was clearly the quickest way to locate the incarnation.
"But I wonder," he muttered, walking toward his mother's grounds, "why did the old man agree so easily? He doesn't have any hidden motives, does he?"
His eyebrows knitted in suspicion. He was ready for rejection—after all, his request had been both unreasonable and excessive.
