Chapter 14 : Alliance of Shadows

She already understood the importance of being careful when dealing with the man before her, especially after hearing about the terrifying powers he possessed. Although it was hard to believe that such powers could exist, she knew that Nathaniel would never give her false information. She was determined to succeed in her mission to kill Xavier's half-brother, and she had no intention of failing.

"Why do you want to attack me?" she asked in a majestic voice similar to Elena's.

"I asked you first!" was his childish reply.

Then the man holding what looked like a spear with a glowing crescent symbol - she remembered his name, Mike - stepped forward and placed his hand on the shoulder of his friend, who was wearing a red t-shirt and black leather jacket. "No need to be so hostile, Rylan. Maybe she'll find out what this barrier means."

She saw the man wisely ignore his rhetoric and approach her. He bowed slightly before speaking politely, "I apologize for my friend's inconvenience, but we h