No matter how many protectors surrounded him, a single skilled assassin could slip through. And as for magical defenses? Magic in this world was far from omnipotent. Protective and barrier spells had inherent weaknesses. Ultimately, a person had to rely on their own ingenuity.
"Grandfather, I'm heading out to hunt. Don't worry, I'm taking Miaomiao with me," Michael called out cheerfully before departing the estate.
The operation to use himself as bait was now in its third day. The group had been at the Lancaster estate for nearly a week, and although the mornings remained peaceful, Michael felt a dark shadow looming over his thoughts.
He was determined to bring the operation to a swift conclusion. So far, Dominic's fabricated injury had kept rumors at bay, but any further delays would invite unwelcome attention.
It would be best to end things today.
