Full moon

Inside, whispers of concern and urgency spread among the warriors, servants, and maids alike. Nikol, the charismatic and enigmatic figure, who is also the father and lover figure for all of them at this point, had vanished without a trace. His absence left an air of uncertainty, and the castle's inhabitants were determined to find him.

Lydia and Eva quickly assigned a team to search for him, and they knew even if they search everywhere without leaving any place, he could still leave because of his power.

As the search intensified, a hushed murmur caught the attention of those gathered. And suddenly the heads turned towards a woman, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and excitement. She stepped forward, her voice trembling as she addressed the group.

"I... I saw him," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. "He was heading towards the forest. I don't know why but, he didn't even bother to hide himself,"