They opened the book together.
The Ledger responded immediately, pages turning with deliberate precision until the faintly embossed name surfaced near the center.
Fritz Calder.
Ryn's breath eased—just slightly.
Rhean Ledgers were connected to their paladins, if they existed and had content, it meant their corresponding paladin was alive.
They both leaned closer as the entries resolved.
Fritz's name appeared again and again.
But something was wrong.
The wording.
Ryn scanned the first entry.
"Eastern Kraken Suppression Campaign — auxiliary combatant. Performance noted as consistent, but unremarkable."
His jaw tightened.
"That's not how it happened," Ryn muttered.
They read on.
"Helior Pass evacuation — presence confirmed. Tactical hesitation observed, more training is required."
Aurelian Voss's name followed immediately after.
"Captain Voss assumed command following operational delay. Civilians evacuated successfully."
Ryn's fingers curled against the page.
