Lumian swiveled his head towards the docks, his body seamlessly blending into the shadows beyond the moonlight's reach.
Following the shadowy path, he smoothly bypassed the guards at the entrance, slipping into the sacred-looking building without a sound.
In the foyer, he came to a sudden halt.
Amidst the dark "fishnets," he spotted short figures with oddly large heads, bulging eyes, and wrinkled skin – like elders in miniature. Standing just over a meter tall, they were the "Little Devils" mentioned by Juan Oro, a species of sea spawn.
Infiltrating the shadows, these Little Devils patrolled the Governor of the Sea's residence, using their unique abilities to prevent any unauthorized entry.
Having encountered them before, Lumian knew these Little Devils weren't formidable opponents. Despite their talent for blending into shadows and creating illusions, he could dispatch a team with ease.
