Everyone quickly left Navia Palace and began preparing for the legate selection.

***

Meanwhile, in Bortuguesa, Adrian had finished dinner at Maila’s house. He, Gloria, and Mya left to head back to Lacey’s clinic. It was already twelve midnight by then. Upon their return, Gloria and Mya washed up before retiring to their rooms. Adrian left the women’s room after the two fell asleep.

Lacey’s clinic quieted down and closed up. The pharmacists had returned to their rooms as well. Adrian sat in