Vlad made his way to the edge of the inner city, passing through a quieter part of Skyreach as the towering buildings began to thin and soften.
The sharp steel-and-glass architecture of the central spires gave way to more refined structures, less about display and more about comfort and quiet prestige.
He eventually reached a tall, two-story house nestled along a cobblestone path. It was styled after old European homes, with walls of pale stone, elegant framing, tall vertical windows made of tempered glass, and a steep slate roof.
Vlad climbed the few stone steps leading to the entrance and reached for the iron door handle. He knocked twice and then stepped back.
A few seconds passed, and then the door opened with a muted creak.
