章 48: The Burden of Secrets

Uncovering documents within the cult's lair revealed some unexpected treasures. Among them was a ledger listing the patrons—nobles and merchants alike—who had funded the cult's lethal operations. Seeing their names in print, the idea came to me instantly: it was time to put my growing skills in Concealment to use. With my clones cloaked in invisibility, I could shadow these patrons and send them a little message about the consequences of playing in the shadows.

Quick and quiet, each target met justice. My clones carried out the work, activating Death Magic on those who'd employed the cult to eliminate their rivals. The elegant simplicity of turning my energy crystals into conduits for Truth Detection allowed us to screen everyone in their networks. What they feared the most, the truth, became their undoing.