Having scanned the surroundings without spotting any danger, the shadow lowered his head subtly, then quickly flipped through the book, attempting to find something. For a moment, the silent room was filled with the sound of pages turning, the noise was neither loud nor soft, mingling with the gusts of the night wind entering the room, making it have a unique feel.
However──
"Who is there?"
A sudden voice disrupted the unique calmness of the room.
This voice was filled with laziness and confusion, as if it belonged to a half-asleep person. But upon listening carefully, one could also discern a hint of chilliness in her voice. It was as if she was leisurely toying with her prey, calmly luring it to fall into her trap.
The intruder jerked in surprise, raising his eyes in astonishment towards the bed. He barely made out a figure getting up from the bed. Without further ado, he gripped the book tightly and quickly headed towards the window to escape.
