Hearing a knock at her door, Ino slowly removed her hood to reveal her lovely face. She was the spitting image of the Empress, someone countless people would recognize. However, her face conveyed a little more wear after slaying all the inhabitants of an entire village.
"Come in," she called out politely as she saw one of her servants entering the room.
Darius entered with his head held low and immediately prepared tea for himself and his mistress.
After several minutes, he finished setting down two cups and a bowl filled with berries and nuts.
"Alright, Darius, you may begin with your report," Ino instructed.
The man bowed once before beginning. "Grand Empress, so far, everything is going according to plan," he said, staring straight ahead. "We've found most locations where the traitors were hiding away, along with the biggest one, the village, which your almighty strength has already destroyed."
Ino only nodded and expected Darius to leave.