Reaper’s Alley

Chapter 749: Reaper's Alley

Edith returned to the Mermaid's Inn by early morning and chose to rest for the day.

After that, she used the remaining sacred gold coins from the auction to buy potions, single-use magic scrolls, and emergency escape tools. Her spatial ring now held more than just wealth—it held preparation.

Edith left the inn as dusk painted the sky with muted red and purple.

At precisely 6 P.M., she stood at the center of the city's square, where the fountain barely trickled and street vendors closed their stalls. She stood silently, her hood raised, watching the flow of people with calm eyes.

Then, her shadow stirred.

It elongated unnaturally, stretching along the cobbled ground. It shifted and twisted within moments, taking the form of a tall, slender woman wrapped in a dark cloak.

Kirell emerged from the shadow like smoke from a flame.

"Are you ready?" she asked, scanning the surroundings.