Shiseo was probably the only person who could have discovered it. When the deal was made, it had most likely been done under the assumption that no one could ever connect it to the East.
“Officially, we can call it a synthetic fused metal, using lumithium and an unknown compound,” she said slowly, trying to gauge his reaction. “In the future, if it seems necessary to reveal the Empire’s potential involvement, perhaps we can—discover it, then.”
Shiseo nodded slowly.
“We will have to tell Ilva and Crowther at least. They’ll need to know about this.”
“Kaine,” Helena said quietly. Shewas seated on the floor, trying to relieve the raw sensation in her resonance. “Do you think the Eternal Flame can win the war?”
He was leaning against the wall. “Does it matter what I think?”
“I live among
