Encountering crisis in Shadow City

From MC's Perspective:

I reached the door and walked inside. Then I came to the administration desk and inquired about the mission item. The staff behind the desk was expecting my arrival.

After getting details from me, he made a confirmation before going to inform the manager. While the staff went to meet the manager, I continued to wait.

But the sense of unease began to increase. This place is still foreign territory. You never know when trouble will come your way.

Meanwhile,

Clara was ready to return to the university. But she received a call from her Master again. She told her about Zack Lockwood.

But her Master's words shocked her to the core. She didn't expect Zack Lockwood to have a Purple Mark Warrior protecting him from the shadows.

From beginning to end, he doesn't need anyone's help. What she understood was that Zack Lockwood isn't aware of the Purple Mark Warrior.