nghisgss.

Sukiekedhergssagainsthis，hermindragwithpossibilities.“Thankyou，mylord.It’sanhonortoeainsomeoneasdistinguishedasyourself.”

Theychattedforawhile，LordWeiclearlyenjoyingherpany.Sukielistenedily，subtlysteeringtheversationtowardsthepadtheDarkLord’spns.ShelearhatLordWeiwasindeedwell－ectedandoftenattendedprivategatheringsatthepace.

Astheeveningprogressed，LordWeigrewmorefortable，andSukiesawherce.Sheleanedin，hervoicesoftandinviting.“Mylord，I’veheardrumorsaboutaneonbeingdevelopedinthepace.Doyouknowanythingaboutit?”

LordWeichuckled，clearlypleasedwithhercuriosity.“Ah，theDarkLord’ssecretproject.Yes，I’veheardquiteabit.It’ssupposedtobeincrediblypowerful，somethingthatcouldgethecourseofthewar.”

Sukie’sheartraced.“Thatsoundsfasating.Doyouthinkthere’sanywayIcouldseeit?”

LordWeiraisedaneyebrow，intriguedbyherboldness.“You’requitethecuriousone，aren’tyou?PerhapsIcouldarrangesomething.Butitwouldrequireabitofpersuasion.”

Sukiesmiled，leaningcloser.“I’msureweetoanarra，mylord.”

Thenighttihadelicatedanceofwordsandsubtlepersuasion.Bytheendoftheevening，LordWeiwasthhlyented，andSukiehadsecuredhispromisetotakehertothepace.

Thefollowingdayswereablurofpreparationandanticipation.Sukiekepthertrueiionshidden，maintainingherroleasadedicatedcourtesan.HanFenglingandMeiremainedclose，readytintoaifneeded.