"I see."
Seated at the high table, Yuno gave a slow nod as the old serpent king finished speaking. His fingers rested lightly against the armrest, rings glinting as torchlight shifted. What Victoria sought was no trivial item. It was a sacred relic of the shadow clan, one entrusted to him alone.
"It's a bit irresponsible on my end to give her this, considering she lost the Void Coffin all those years ago." Yuno exhaled softly, the sound carrying more weight than the words. "But aside from its ceremonial value, it means little to us now."
As the current leader of the shadow clan in Rune City, there was little beyond his reach. Orders bent easily when spoken from his mouth. Still, power came with appearances, and appearances demanded restraint.
"Well then, let's not waste time. I'll go grab it for you."
