[ it's a relief to see that he's beginning to understand. the tension slips from her shoulders, as she takes a long sip of her own tea. byleth only nods to confirm the initial dumbstruck questions, keeping her eyes on him. ]

I'm glad to hear it. Good hunting. [ she pours another cup, stirring it, before looking at him again. ]

We... believe their main stronghold to be somewhere in Hrym, underground. It's called Shambhala. Some of the Golden Deer will have more detailed intelligence for you about that... Flayn and Lorenz, at least. We haven't yet made our move against them in my memory, but they come from after their own raid.