Inside the embassy.
The corners of Ryan's mouth lifted slightly. He smiled and shook his head, setting down the scroll in his hand as his gaze drifted toward the window, in the direction of Zaun.
"Silco, the stage is set. I'm looking forward to your performance."
Tonight was an extraordinary night.
Far away in Demacia, the Reaver Guard was marching rapidly toward Piltover. Undercurrents surged within Noxus's Immortal Bastion. The people of Piltover had once again been jolted awake from their dreams by an explosion after two months, while Zaun was bustling with development, its lights blazing even deep into the night.
Knock, knock.
Hearing the knock from outside, Ryan turned his gaze toward the door and slightly raised his hand.
With his palm facing the door, he gently pulled back.
Creak~
Water wrapped around the handle and pulled the door open, revealing Seraphine and Katarina standing outside.
Katarina dropped to one knee and reported:
"My lord, the mission is complete!"
"You did very well tonight. However, I think you should look at the fourth book from the left on the third shelf. You should try learning how to truly conceal your tracks." Ryan smiled.
Katarina acknowledged him and walked to the bookshelf, her gaze sweeping across the row of books on the third shelf.
"Shadow Flow."
She looked at the large words on the spine of the ancient dossier, hesitation appearing on her face.
"If you don't want to take that path, you can consider the book to its left."
As if he knew she was hesitating, Ryan's voice came from behind her.
"My lord, I am deeply grateful."
Katarina decisively took the notebook titled "Assassin's Creed," gave Ryan a slight bow, then flashed to a corner of the room untouched by candlelight, doing her best to minimize her