Chapter 181 – Drunk Raven
The moment Corvus appeared, he opened his beak wide—ready to offer his usual over-dramatic monologue.
Lux didn't even glance. Just reached up and clamped two fingers over the raven's beak.
"Shhh."
Corvus blinked.
Then gave an indignant muffled mrrk under the pressure.
Lux turned slowly to face him, red eyes narrowed.
"Two surveillance cams," he whispered. "Lamp. Drawer," he added.
Corvus went very still.
Lux leaned in, finger still pressed against the beak. "No banter. No Shakespeare. Just hack. Quietly. Find out who's behind it."
He released the beak.
Corvus ruffled his feathers once—visibly offended—but nodded. "On it, boss," he muttered in a whisper so low it barely registered.
Lux exhaled through his nose and raised his voice, deliberately loud enough to carry.
"Ugh. I guess I'll hit the bathroom first," he said with an exaggerated sigh, like a tired husband talking to no one. "This is exhausting."
