Ten hours earlier...
In her workspace, Liliana sat at her desk, reading through the pile of documents with a serious expression. Yet, despite her efforts to mask it, the anxiety on her face and her dazed gaze made it clear she couldn't focus.
Letting out a soft sigh, she set the documents down and bit her lip, her worry apparent.
"Why hasn't Lyra sent me any updates yet? Has her search not turned up anything?" Liliana wondered, rubbing her forehead in frustration.
It had been over four hours since Leon was kidnapped by Athena, and she had dispatched Lyra along with countless Demon troops to scour the Demon race's territory for him.
Yet, no word had come from Lyra, leaving her so anxious that she couldn't concentrate on her work.
She took a deep breath in an attempt to calm herself, but it was futile. The more she tried, the stronger her anxiety became, leaving her feeling utterly helpless.