In front of Central Vedelia's tower, Celeste and the others waited. They stood in silence, casting occasional glances toward the entrance, hoping for any sign of the Heads and the representatives from the allied kingdoms. Hours passed and at last, the heavy doors swung open, and the envoys emerged.
The moment Celeste saw her brother, she broke away from the group, rushing to meet him. "Any news about Father…?"
Evan's expression softened as he looked at his sister, but he shook his head regretfully. "Nothing," he replied.
Though Celeste had suspected her father was a captive of Utopia, the lack of information gnawed at her. She couldn't feel relieved despite her belief they wouldn't kill him. Yet, without proof, her worry was still there.