Saraiva Part 1

Universal Vision:

[Moments Earlier]

Saraiva, a man of upright stature and serene expression, stepped out of Lima's house with firm strides, his gaze fixed on the horizon. Though his demeanor was calm, there was an underlying anxiety in his movements. The pale moonlight illuminated Ecrom, casting long shadows from the stone and wooden buildings. Wrapped in a black hood that obscured part of his face, Saraiva moved silently, blending into the darkness of the night like a shadow itself.

As he approached Ecrom's main gate, something unusual caught his eye: the gate was open.

This was an uncommon sight, as the gate was rarely left unattended. Saraiva knew the Royal Guards were supposed to be stationed there, which made the absence of any guard particularly strange.

He frowned, hesitating for a brief moment, but then shrugged it off.