(It is an illustrated novel; Each chapter consist of original artworks and sketches)
Chapters with illustration.
[24/25]
Chapters w/o illustration
[25-26]
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Allyson Bluestone; a young woman that is det...
A clatter of footsteps of a single individual caught Leah's attention; she had already done her trips, carrying a small basket with selected goods she might need before Young Master Alexander returns home after a long mission.
"The Rust Assasin, right?" the cloaked phantom reconfirms, his mask spilling anonymous tension within.
The woman's eyes flipped into suspicion. She didn't reply, but it was enough for the phantom to understand her situation.
"I ask for your request... and it deals with Graham Walker."
With a mention of that name, Leah's interests were piqued. She blinked and then asked about it.
"I want you to gather viable information regarding a special artifact, and all of that can be found within that geezer's head."
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The phantom explained — showing two objects: a pill and a small circular magical device. He then toss it for Leah to take a good look.
"What's this?"
The phantom chuckled and taught her that it was a tool for acquiring memories, and if the time was right, she would have to place it atop the old man's forehead. The small pill is a small gift for someone like her.
"I'll set a stage for you that includes caging the entire place for you to deploy your expertise. What do you say?" The man asked.
Leah returned her gaze at the unexpected visitor. Her eyes might be calm and composed, but the obvious malice behind them is inextinguishable.
"Deal."
.....
(Current day... Outside the Walker Mansion)
Agatha secured her sister under the grasp of the doppelganger's tendrils. Puzzling as it was, the doppelgangers themselves disappeared like sand - burrowing into the ground flawlessly.
"What is happening to her?" Alexander asked. He later notices strange black markings began appearing on Leah's face after she bit Allyson.
While the attention was taken, Kleid took his chance to run past Leah and secured Allyson and the old man away from her. Leah's hectic move caused her to convulse, escaped heavy breaths and managing to stand still off her balance.
"She drank another Specia's blood. That could only mean one thing..." Alexander gritted his teeth as he commanded Agatha to back him up.
"Hey Winter, help them both deal with this matter. I'll stay beside here-" Layla stopped when she noticed the young man already stepping forward towards Leah. His eyes were laced with seriousness; he was already pissed.
