Lord Kaelen looked down at the bleeding, disgraced Matriarch, then turned his gaze back to Hana.
The old fox's expression held a deep, unyielding respect now—not just for the raw, violent power of her protectors, but for the absolute, terrifying clarity of her intellect.
She had cleared his tribe's name of a heinous crime, exposed the cancer within his spires, and solidified her presence in his court without breaking a single sweat.
The system window in Hana's peripheral vision gave another sharp, steady blink.
> [QUEST PROGRESS: 100%]
> Objective Met: Investigate the Crimson Court and validate the Ancestral Claim. Determine Raiden's position and expand your influence.
> Result: High Sovereign Kaelen's slate is cleared. The Crimson Court is now highly favorable to your layout. Influence expanded.
But still no reward. Hana thought. She would have to fulfill the currently paused objective in order to get the reward.
