Chapter 140
―― The unwanted ones crawl up from the "shadow" that is not originate from "darkness".
It was a modest inn within a small town. They gathered in silence, and nodded at one other without saying anything. They were guided between their own and other terms. Eye contact was unnecessary because they were all embraced by the darkness. They appeared to be more shadows than actual shadows, suppressing their breath and presence, killing any traces, and putting an end to the target's existence.
The 《Gray Hound》 their major concern thankfully stayed in Aldora territory. They were greatly underestimated, but it was good if the other side let their guard down. As "shadow", they will simply and quietly cut the cord.
Quietly, the shadow targeted the lord and his wife who slept carelessly. When invading the inn, they made no noise with their footsteps or rustling clothes, breathing or heartbeat. There was no arrogance or carelessness. Without joy or sadness, they worked systematically as assassins, as "shadow".
That is why the "Shadow" are often associated with insects. Like insects, they are inanimate and impassive――they are being called that with disgust, contempt, and fear.
They entered the first floor. If they were worthless thieves, they would break in through the window. But they were shadow. They can easily quietly hide in the lingering heat.
A presence always lingers. Especially in places where the place is filled with people. You can imagine a schoolhouse, for example. Or in a carriage that you have been riding in for a long time. Nobody is supposed to be there, but there is a peculiar warmth, a lingering presence. They were hiding in it. If they could do that, it would be foolish to go in through the window. From the same place people come and go during the day, they slipped into the inn naturally. They are "shadow". ―― and "Shadow" are the most common form of existence in the world.
The shadows advanced.
Kill the lord and lady of the Aldora territory and make it look like the work of their guards. This was a method they had used many times before. If necessary, they wouldn't hesitate to set the inn on fire to achieve their goal, but they refrained from doing so because it would reduce their chances of success.