Chapter 55: Serpent's Whispers
The opulent chamber of Riei, mistress of the Alia district, was a testament to both luxury and power.
Silk tapestries adorned walls that seemed to shimmer with an inner light, while exotic plants curled around pillars of polished obsidian.
In the center, Riei reclined on a divan, her serpentine lower half coiled beneath her.
001, known as Hitler, sat across from her, his posture relaxed but his mind razor-sharp. He could feel Riei's piercing gaze upon him, probing, searching for weaknesses. But 001 was no stranger to dangerous games.
"I must say," Riei began, her voice a melodious hiss, "you're quite the enigma, Hitler. Your aura... it's unlike anything I've encountered in my considerable years."
001 allowed a small smile to play across his lips. "I'll take that as a compliment, Lady Riei. Though I confess, this entire city is beyond my experience. How has such a marvel remained hidden for so long?"
