How dare you push me!

The City Lord's mansion stood far from the masses. Tall trees surrounded the mansions, offering perfect cover for the shadow guards.

The leader of the shadow guards got a message from the communication runes. She signalled for the rest, "Kill. Only the children live."

As soon as they heard the command, they teleported, appearing in front of the mansion.

With swords unsheathed, they vanished into the shadows. Like healers born with light, their magic was shadow by nature.

They were more adept in assassinations, so all shadow-magic users either served as the Queen's sword or were forbidden from using their abilities openly.

They moved soundlessly into the homes, just as the occupants sat down for breakfast.

Suddenly shadowy figures appeared behind them, and before they could react, their throats were slit open.

"Pfft…cough…" Blood gushed at their gaping throat, pouring into their meal as they collapsed on the table dead.