Chapter 2600

"Did Paradise Isle really vanish without a trace?' Perseus asked. "No, it didn't," Lavender replied, her voice tinged with weariness as the conversation turned to Melbridge Archipelago and Paradise Isle. "The moment the white barrier disappeared, it felt like everything that had happened was just an illusion. "The only real change is the influx of unfamiliar faces around Melbridge. They're all Xancentians. My subordinates haven't uncovered anything useful yet." "Unfamiliar faces from Xancent?" "Exactly," Lavender confirmed. Just then, a second voice echoed faintly in the background, and Lavender abruptly ended the call. Perseus stared at his screen, conflicted. He kept pulling up Tercero's number but couldn't bring himself to press dial. He was still debating when his phone rang. It was Nancy. "Mr. Caitford, Mr. Moretti has responded. He's agreed to meet you, but he won't arrive in Soncera until tomorrow. You'll have to wait a bit." As expected, Nancy brought good news. "