"You give me too much credit, Matthias. If I had any leads, would I be here meeting you by chance?" Nathaniel said with a smile.

Then, he changed the subject. "Though your men look tired, their eyes are still bright. You wouldn't happen to have stumbled onto something good, would you?"

As he spoke, his gaze studied Matthias carefully, searching for any telltale signs.

But Matthias's expression remained unreadable.

"We fought through blizzards and harsh weather, nearly losing our lives. That