Ethan lingered in the courtyard for a moment before he adjusted his armor and headed back through the manor, the faint murmur of servants and the quiet clink of distant work fading into the background as his thoughts took over.
"We leave at dawn. That gives me less than a day to finalize everything." The clock was ticking
Once outside the manor, Ethan was greeted by the familiar bustle of the city. He made his way to the inn where Lia was waiting for him, her face lighting up with relief when she saw him approach. "Master," she said softly, bowing her head. "How did it go?"
Ethan shook his head. "Tomorrow is going to suck."
The night came by and went quickly and he couldn't decide anything. There were too many variables and too many details he wasn't aware of.