11:00 PM
"I knew it was a mistake to let those kids stay, but I never imagined they would have the capability to fight back against that poisonous drug. How did they manage to do it?"
Aldric paced furiously in his office, seething with anger and frustration. His carefully laid out plan to eliminate Ophelia had hit yet another delay, and he couldn't afford to be patient any longer. He needed to act swiftly before his leniency caused him more trouble.
RING…RING…RING…
On his desk, a small magical device in the shape of a sphere rang.
Without hesitation, Aldric quickly pressed a button on the device, causing a hologram to appear. It displayed a figure in a hood.
"Aldric… I'm a little disappointed with your assigned task you're supposed to carry out."
Aldric bowed his head, his face a mask of contrition.
"My deepest apologies, sir. There have been... unexpected complications."
The hooded figure's voice dripped with disdain.
