A steady drizzle fell from the overcast sky. In a desolate, shadowy street, a few teenagers in black robes suddenly materialized, slipping into the alley and vanishing from sight without a single passerby noticing.
This was a secret stronghold of the Order of the Phoenix. Today, the members were gathering here to discuss the direction of their next operation—a rare occasion for so many of them to be assembled in one place.
Abel had just returned from a mission. As he removed his hood and lifted his head, he froze. His expression shifted, surprise flashing in his eyes, though it was quickly overshadowed by sheer astonishment. At a single glance, he had spotted her.
Chapter 136