Strict surveillance of the Ledu Commercial Association’s warehouse had been underway for days. Every flatbed cart entering and leaving the warehouse, every visitor’s face, was recorded and analyzed. Ledu himself maintained the unhurried composure of a seasoned merchant, but subtle changes could not escape Cyno’s eyes—the frequency of Ledu’s visits to the warehouse had increased, his stays had grown longer, and the trace of imperceptible anxiety deep within his gaze occasionally leaked out in the dead of night.
The opportunity arrived on the morning of the third day. A pair of Matra disguised as "Temporary Serenitea Pot Fire Safety Inspectors" knocked on the warehouse gates.
"Routine inspection! It's dry and hot lately, so fire safety is our top priority!" the lead Matra announced in a booming voice, carrying an unquestionable air of official business. Behind him, his "teammate" carried what looked like an ordinary tool case.
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