Chapter 99
Following her debrief with Duncan and Calliope, Laura set to work immediately, making Arden’s barracks room her first stop. To ensure the investigation proceeded without hindrance, Duncan had granted her a verbal "all-access" pass to every corner of the Kingdom. He spared no expense in his support, even preparing a public announcement to clarify Laura’s presence and authority.
At first, Calliope argued for keeping the investigation private. However, Laura demanded a formal public announcement, emphasizing that full cooperation was necessary. Duncan hesitated to enforce such strict measures on his people, but Laura was resolute: the era of caution was over once an intruder invaded citizens' privacy in a disturbing act of voyeurism.
That afternoon, Duncan stood before the gathe
