On stage, the assembled orchestra of instrumentalists readied themselves to begin playing. Their instruments gleamed under the soft glow of the moonlight. As Alix walked onto the stage, the moonlight traveled, following her like a shadow.
The hidden assassin that infiltrated the orchestra moved stealthily, using the violin as a cover and flicked a small poisoned needle towards Alix.
It didn't prick her body as expected but met an invisible barrier and turned into dust. A man behind that assassin stabbed her neck with an translucent injection that had a red liquid and in the darkness, she was moved away. Another person took her place quickly.
There was no ordinary person on this orchestra, they had all been arranged by the captain as part of the operation. They were hidden system hosts from around the round, with many talents, working as spies in different organizations.
