As the evening cast its descending shadows, Ethan surreptitiously made his way into the district master's building, deftly concealing the bodies of three guards in a secluded corner.
The growing darkness bolstered his confidence, ensuring that he wouldn't be easily spotted from a distance. The trail of blood left behind from his swift and precise strike to the second guard's skull would likely evade notice unless someone ventured too close.
Through the final labored breaths of the fallen guard, Ethan gleaned valuable information. These three now lifeless guards were the sole patrol on the ground level, with the remaining guards stationed safely inside.
A total of fifteen individuals inhabited the district master's residence—sixteen, including Ava.
Among them were thirteen unawakened guards, however, he discovered that Oscar, the head guard, was also an Awakened individual.
