Damon let out a slow sigh of relief as he walked down the empty paved road, Lilith keeping pace beside him. His heart twisted in his chest, the weight of the day's events pressing down on him. He had finally closed the chapter on his revenge against Marcus and his gang. They had been a satisfying meal for his shadows.
Now, with that settled, his focus could shift to more pressing matters—the person lurking in the shadows, attempting to summon a dark spirit. If he played his cards right, he could exploit the chaos, level up by consuming the dark spirit, and, more importantly, eliminate the summoner. Or perhaps... use them.
"The nobles' conference was adjourned," Lilith's calm voice broke through his thoughts. She glanced at him, her expression unreadable.
"It all went according to your expectations," she mused before chuckling. "For someone who isn't a noble, you sure know how they think."