Stacie, who appeared to be a middle-aged woman with a stern but graceful appearance, was anything but ordinary. In truth, she was an ancient being, a monster who had long outlived the norms of time.
Her serene face concealed centuries of dark knowledge and murderous deeds. As she walked, her long cloak brushing the decayed earth, she glanced down at the small scroll in her hand, her next mission briefing.
Her eyes scanned the parchment, absorbing every detail. She raised an eyebrow, intrigued by what she read. The Shadow Skull always assigned her to high-stakes missions, but this one seemed different. It wasn't a powerful wizard or a major political figure she was tasked with eliminating. Instead, the target was... a student.
