At the same time,
In Sālāmù'ēn, by the canal in the old town, outside the "Eight Claws" tavern,
Cassie deftly emerged from behind an oak barrel, merging with the shadows as if they were one—especially since the Magic Crystal Lamps lining the street had all gone out. At this moment, the master Assassin's Stealth skills were utilized to their utmost. He took a breath that turned him into a barely visible blur and slowly approached the "Eight Claws" tavern, the only source of light within a hundred meters.
Concealed, Cassie tore open the scroll he held and established a connection to an Eye of the Mage emitting a faint bluish glow without needing Magic Power activation. His mental power, on par with Double Leaf, allowed him to effortlessly control this low-rank spell.
