The Ashen Circle base known as the Shadow Citadel sat at the edge of the world, carved into the cliffs of a forgotten mountain range. Hidden behind illusion fields and temporal distortion, it was considered unbreachable.
But Kael didn't care.
The System had mapped a path—a narrow tunnel under the cliff, once used for ventilation during construction. He emerged from the mountain belly like a ghost, his cloak flickering under active stealth.
"System Sync: Infiltration Mode."
Agility +15
Sound Nullification: Active
Enemy Detection Radius: Expanded
As Kael crept through dark, metallic corridors, the System pinged.
"Target detected: Lira Asentha. Proximity: 250 meters."
His pulse quickened. He whispered under his breath:
"I'm here, Lira."