Shadow Thieves Beyond Control

Nazel was indeed bold, but she was not the only one doing this. Compared to the other party, she had already kept a very low profile.

Shadow Thieves! To be honest, Solam had been genuinely shocked when he learned that the Shadow Thieves were also involved in this business. In his mind, although Fitzgerald had ambitions, the Shadow Thieves were ultimately controlled by the Council. Where had they found the nerve to openly defy the Council? They were shipping massive quantities of weapons to the rioters. In Athkatla's current situation, that was no different from aiding the enemy and betraying the nation!

In the end, Scarlett gave Solam an explanation.

It turned out that after the riots, the Council had completely lost control of the Shadow Thieves. During the unrest, the Council had ordered the Shadow Thieves to have Fitzgerald eliminate the ringleaders of the riots at all costs. Fitzgerald obeyed the order, but he only did half the job.

His own absolutely loyal forces did not move at all. They remained in their den, watching with smiles as all of Athkatla fell into a sea of flames. As for the Shadow Councillors controlled by the Council, Fitzgerald dispatched them without hesitation.

Those Shadow Councillors who obeyed the Council were dissatisfied with Fitzgerald's blatant refusal to put in any real effort, but faced with the Council's orders, they lacked the confidence to resist and could only mobilize. Besides, at first, no one thought this mission would be difficult. So while they were somewhat unhappy, they did not resist too strongly.

But storms came without warning, and fortune could turn overnight. Most of those who went out never returned alive. The world outside was far too dangerous. Who knew how many cultists were hidden among those rioters? Worse still, demons had