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The sky darkened abruptly as heavy clouds swallowed the sun. The glaring sunrays were hidden beneath the dark surface, trapped and unable to reach their destination. Just like Xion.

Nearly an hour had passed since Allen and Noxian left the mansion. Xion had initially thought the sudden increase in security excessive.

Was there any need to increase the security to this extent?

But as Xion glanced at the map where the glowing markers representing the guards flickered and dimmed one by one, he was not so sure.

It meant that they were no longer at their designated places. However, Xion's heart thumped as he thought of another possibility.

What if they were dead?

The mansion housed a handful of knights on the lower floors, but Xion hesitated.

Usually, he only spoke with the people who were close to him. And his circle was limited to only Rael, Ray, Allen, Berry and Noxian.

Even Lady Nazia only conversed with him when it concerned Rael.