Bab 117: Nab Them!

The following morning, John Taylor, Valoria's Minister of Interior, sat at his desk, skimming through the intelligence reports that had arrived overnight. A tall man with a precise manner and a sharp, calculating gaze, Taylor was not one to ignore even the faintest trace of a threat. The idea of foreign agents infiltrating Valoria did not sit well with him. His country's rapid advancement and recent diplomatic strides left it vulnerable to outsiders seeking to understand—and possibly undermine—its power.

He turned to his aide, a young intelligence officer standing beside the desk. "What have we gathered so far about these alleged spies?" Taylor asked, his tone brisk.

The officer handed him a small file, clearing his throat. "The reports are still preliminary, sir, but our surveillance units have detected new faces in several towns near the border. These individuals don't fit local profiles and seem to have arrived just as our trade negotiations reached their peak."