Probing

Night gradually surged over Seireitei like a tide, while the clamor inside the administrative hall slowly died down.

By the time the streetlights of Seireitei had been lit, the last official hurried out through the main doors of the administrative hall.

After carefully checking that all the doors and windows were secure, the night patrol guards left the main entrance area and continued their rounds elsewhere.

The small square opposite the administrative hall and the streets beside it gradually emptied as well, leaving only lonely lamps burning quietly.

Cang Nan lightly emerged from a dim corner on the far side of the square.