Lucius fell silent, absorbed in the diary. As he felt the sunlight dim, he lifted his head slowly, muttering, "Henry, Kirrily, and Vale Blackwood..." lost in deep thought.
Jeni mirrored his previous actions, using her shadow to cover him. He looked at her in silence.
"So, you're at that part," she remarked, glancing at the page he was reading and continuing slowly.
"This is the first part, which describes Vale's early years while mentioning an academy and the empire. You can see its location tomorrow using the map you found," she remarked softly, getting his nod.
"Do you have any idea what this Rank D skill means, Jeni?" he asked, giving her a discerning look while maintaining an expressionless face and trying to pick up any details.
Jeni noticed his attempt and refrained from rolling her eyes; instead, she just shrugged casually. "No, do you know?"