Under the dim glow of the moonlight, shadows danced along the walls.

Tap.

A faint silhouette leapt over the wall—something that would have gone unnoticed if not for the pale silver light.

The figure moved with incredible stealth, not making so much as a whisper, ensuring that no one would detect its presence.

However—

“Who goes there?!”

Unfortunately, luck was not on their side.

The figure had been spotted by a patrolling guard nearby.

“Ugh, great. I’m going to get scolded by him again.”

“A woman?!”

The lone guard, whose partner had stepped away to inspect another area, froze in shock.

The voice he heard was that of a young woman—perhaps even a girl.

But—

‘That doesn’t matter! An assassin? Someone dared to sneak into the Imperial Palace!’

Crom, a member of the Imperial Guard, gripped his spear even tighter.

He didn’t know how this intruder had bypassed the palace’s security barriers, but he was certain of one thing—she hadn’t come with good intentions.@@novelbin@@

He resolved to stop her at all costs, even if it meant risking his life.

‘For His Majesty, the Emperor.’

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