Moderate. Suspicion: Neutral.
Nyx appeared beside him a moment later, arms crossed, grinning.
"Smooth, Master… real smooth."
Sion's smirk returned.
"Patience, Nyx. The smart ones always circle back."
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Next steps:
1. Rest for the night, let the system process city data.
2. Track Elara secretly with Lilith's help.
3. Explore the black market now that introductions are done.
What's Sion's next move?
Perfect — here's how Sion orchestrates tracking Elara with precision:
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The moment Elara slipped out of the inn, Sion's expression shifted — cold calculation settling behind his eyes.
He didn't rise from his seat. He didn't need to.
"Lilith."
His voice was quiet, but the shadow at his feet rippled faintly.
A soft whisper curled in his mind.
"Already gone, Master."
Through his link to Lilith, Sion saw fragmented glimpses — rooftops, dark alleyways, crowded streets — as his loyal shadow maid moved like smoke, utterly silent and unseen.
[SYSTEM SYNC — Shadow Tracking Active]
Target: Elara — Mage
Distance: 74 meters… 81 meters… Maintaining visual contact…