Later that night, when Sophia is sleeping soundly, I quietly sneak out of the room, careful not to disturb her peaceful rest. Her soft breathing fills the space, and I take a moment to gaze at her serene face before silently slipping out the door.
I silently close the door behind me and make my way up the winding staircase, each step echoing faintly in the stillness of the night. The air grows colder the higher I climb, and by the time I reach the rooftop, a sharp wind greets me, howling fiercely as it slices through the darkness. As I step out into the cold night, the stars overhead shimmer like distant beacons.
On the rooftop, Mirayuki is already there, standing calmly in the shadows cast by the towering castle spires. Her amethyst eyes gleam under the moonlight, and with her are the three other Oculars—Raven Black, Anastasia, and Alice.
"13th Ocular, are you ready?" Raven Black asks, his voice deep, his red eyes glowing.
