Charlie asked, "You're trying to find your mother?"

"Yes!" Penny nodded repeatedly, but she soon quickly added, "Please don't misunderstand, Sir—I don't intend to travel there and find her right away. I will follow whatever you arrange."

Charlie nodded. "If you properly cooperate and do what I ask, I can consider sending you to Oskia and help you find your mother."

Penny was awash with gratitude. "Thank you, Mr. Wade! I will definitely cooperate—whatever you need!"

Charlie nodded again. "The leaders of the armed cavalry guards are waiting in the conference room. Join us, and we will draft the evacuation plan tonight."

"Yes, Mr. Wade!" Penny promptly replied.

-

The leaders of the armed cavalry guards had been waiting in the conference room for a while after Roy summoned them.

He didn't tell them about Charlie just yet, only briefing them on details regarding the Transition.

Just hearing that left the leaders hanging their heads in despondence, utterly demoralized.

They could c