Chapter 35: [Veiled Serpent]
"Perfect," he whispered to himself.
Carefully, he wrapped a coarse cloak around his mouth and nose, concealing his features further.
Without hurry, he stepped down from the carriage and melted into the bustling streets, his movements measured and quiet, becoming just another face in the crowd.
Kael had spent some time researching the kingdom’s shadowy underworld, and what he uncovered left him unsettled.
The largest and most powerful organization controlling the black market was known simply as The Veiled Serpent.
For years, it had operated silently, weaving an intricate web of information trade, forbidden goods, and political influence across the entire kingdom.
The terrifying part was this:
The king and the dukes seemingly had no quarrel with The Veiled Serpent. In fact, many whispered that they maintained secret agreements—silent pacts that kept the fragile balance of power in place.
This meant that ordinary people, even ambitious knights, had no hope of reaching the Serpent directly.
Only the most powerful nobles or those with immense influence could negotiate or purchase information through their carefully guarded channels.
You might wonder how Kael planned to find them.