The moment they stepped out of the portal, Leon pulled out a sleek black VIP card and an open letter, handing both to Seraphine without a word.
"Take a look at this. You'll find it interesting."
In her palm lay a card forged from an unfamiliar dark metal, etched with golden letters that read "Bellsfords." She recognized the name instantly—one of the most mysterious and exclusive trading families in the Lower Domain—but this card was unlike anything she had ever encountered.
Accompanying it was a black envelope, its seal already broken.
She withdrew the letter from within and began reading. With each line, her eyes widened, her expression growing tenser.
By the time she reached the end, a quiet realization settled over her—despite all her power, there were still deeper currents in the world she hadn't yet touched.
Leon noticed the look on her face and spoke calmly.
