Warlock Ch 371. Safe Doesn't Exist Anymore [Part 1]
The night crept slowly over Haven City, bringing with it a thick blanket of uneasy silence. It was the kind of quiet that crawled under the skin and sat there, making even the bravest magus glance nervously over their shoulder.
In a narrow alley, cloaked figures moved hastily from the back entrance of a grand, yet unmarked building—one known only among a select few. This building had no signs, no welcoming lights, only silent sentries in shadows and wards so dense it made breathing feel difficult. Tonight, however, even these wards seemed insufficient.
Councilor Hendrik stepped hurriedly down the stone steps, pulling his hood tighter over his head. Beside him, Councilor Amelia matched his pace, her usually proud demeanor visibly shaken. Hendrik kept glancing around, eyes darting nervously at each shadow as if expecting something horrible to leap out.
