Shadows of Deception

Nemel thought the prince would be angry, but to his surprise, Ceodore did not show the expected fury.

Instead, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"You think so too? It seems I'm not the only one who feels this way. Aelra's recent actions have been growing increasingly strange. I suspect that he isn't even the one issuing these orders."

Gren was taken aback. "Your Highness, are you saying that someone has taken control of General Aelra? Could it be those cultivators?"

"It's a possibility. Earlier, he slaughtered Velzok and his men at the edge of the Erythar Star System. I found it suspicious from the start—Aelra isn't someone who acts so recklessly."

Gren quickly realized that the prince was telling him this because he had an important task in mind. "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

"I need you to infiltrate Planet Teutonia before the battle at Planet Gallia begins and gather intelligence."