Chapter 856: Hunting for Shade (13)

After taking down the first set of guards, the group moved deeper into the lush surroundings of Gabriel's villa.

The natural camouflage of the park's dense foliage offered them the advantage of stealth, but the high number of patrolling guards meant they had to be vigilant and adaptable in their approach.

As they crept closer to the villa, Erik signaled for a halt. "Guard on the right," he said, spotting a lone figure moving through the shadows ahead.

Without a word, the group veered left, weaving through the trees, their footsteps muffled by the underbrush.

To risk exposure to eliminate just one guard seemed reckless and unnecessary, particularly when they could simply bypass him with no trouble.

They went deeper, and it wasn't before long that Camille spotted some more trouble.

"Two guards ahead, by the statue." She pointed towards a marble statue.

"Luckily, we didn't kill that guy, or they would have found us."

"Right."