Chapter 337: Tarsus Aflame, Pt 1

“We’d better open a line to Mathilde, too,” added Freya. “She’ll want to know about this. If she doesn’t already.”

They quickly sent an Omega-Tau communications request through secure diplomatic channels, straight to the de Jardins’ MCO. Specifically to Mathilde’s personal comm. It was answered practically instantly.

Mathilde looked somewhat frantic despite her otherwise calm demeanor. Or, perhaps, it was some degree of anger that wanted to break through the surface.

“Corvus Republic, I wish I could greet you with good tidings,” she said. “But I’ve heard some troubling things. I’m assuming you’re here to confirm those same things?”

“Unfortunately, yes,” Lucifer replied. “Sending you a briefing now, including raw sensor data from one of our vessels. It doesn’t look good.”

Mathilde cursed sharply under her breath as she glanced over the Republic’s report.