Chapter 61 - Phantoms! 2

"To think it would be this easy!" The woman's voice, laden with amusement, slipped through the oppressive shadows of the alley. Her tone betrayed her joy, even if her figure remained hidden, basking in the thrill of her achievement.

In one of the narrow, forgotten alleys of the Imperial Capital, the day still lingered but the darkness of this part of town always crept in faster. This corner of the city, shunned by the light, had long been bathed in the unsweetened cruelty that only the capital could serve in abundance.

A figure, wrapped in shadows, stood still—her form only vaguely visible in the dim light. Her hand clasped something with rapt attention, a relic or object of immense power and importance.

Whatever it was, it had not only drawn her interest—rare for someone of her stature—but it exuded an influence so great, so potent, that even she was captivated.

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