Under Zamira's lead, the Borxan tribeswomen quickly filled critical positions within the khan's court while the Hidden Moon Pavilion's experts took control of Hejin Serkar's spy net, first within the royal palace, then throughout Tel'Hatra. The Wandering Dream Inn was no exception.
In the span of a few hours, Tel'Hatra fell under the full control of Konrad's group. Meanwhile, Konrad sat crossed-legged within a room of the Wandering Dream Inn, with black mist swirling around his form as he deepened his understanding of the Blossoming Death Art and stepped increasingly closer toward the third layer.
Else sat before him, pursuing Seer's Vision third layer and the perfection of her laws while Astarte used a Pure Self to stand guard. Naturally, her true self was also lost in cultivation.
But as Konrad tackled new mysteries, a voice echoed within his mind.
"Apologies, master, but I believe it will soon be time for you to act."