The human assassin returned to the Black Iron City faster than expected.
He did not dare stop for too long on the road. Even though in his heart he believed that the new territory had no defensive force too strong, the instinct of an assassin still made him feel that something was watching him from behind.
Not a clear killing intent.
Nor mana.
Only a very vague feeling, as though in the darkness a pair of calm eyes were watching him leave. That feeling left his back drenched in sweat.
It was not until he stepped within the defensive range of the Black Iron City that the assassin truly let out a breath of relief. He immediately entered the council chamber, knelt on one knee before Varek Dorne, then offered up the recording crystal in his hand.
"My Lord, your servant has finished scouting."
Varek was standing before a regional map. Hearing this, he turned, took the crystal, and channeled mana into it.
A screen of light immediately appeared.
