The news of Sachi's disappearance caused a tremendous stir within the Northern Council, especially among the nobles hostile toward Ang.
The news was like a bombshell, shattering the previously peaceful situation.
Panic and unease began spreading among the nobles, who feared that they would become the next targets.
Sachi's disappearance left them unable to rest easy, because it was not merely a simple missing-person case; it was tied to their entire effort against Ang.
Following Sachi's disappearance, many nobles secretly strengthened their household defenses, while some even intensified their search for the hidden truth behind it.
Meanwhile, the Black Magic Society had likewise fallen into chaos.
Archmage Amel had indeed appeared in Amnath City.
And according to their investigation, Ang had indeed disappeared as well.
However, the Black Magic Society began to have grave doubts, especially since none of Ang's subordinates had noticed anything unusual. This left the Society's upper ranks deeply confused and anxious.
They had no way of determining whether Ang was already dead or merely hidden too well.
Even more unsettling was that their Archmage Amel had also lost contact, with no news of her even now.
For a time, the Black Magic Society found itself in an unprecedented predicament, the success or failure of its mission becoming a mystery beyond its control.
At the same time, Ang had quietly appeared in Vilishan City, the fief of Marquis Aymond.
Vilishan City's streets gave off an ancient, steady air. As Ang moved through them, his gaze swept over the timeworn buildings.
He sighed inwardly that although the city appeared prosperous, it concealed many unknown secrets beneath the surface.
The pedestrians on the road wore varied expressions. Some were full of energy, while others exuded anxiety.
Ang thought to himself that Aymond must possess considerable skill in governance to