The head of security's face hardened.
"Check the surveillance feeds. Is there an intruder?"
"No, sir. No one's on the cameras."
"Lock down the entire base." The orders were swift.
"Yes, sir!"
He ended the call, then turned to the combat specialist.
"Take a team. Check the House Head's quarters, and bring me confirmation."
The combat specialist nodded once, all traces of casualness gone.
"And send another team to watch the children," the head of security added, his tone left no room for questions.
…
MC's POV
The first generator going down was my signal.
It meant Asterios Dukas was dead.
Still, I didn't leave immediately.
I stepped into the training hall, moving silently, and looked over the scene.
The body was charred black, and the mana residue in the air was almost choking. There was no question. He wasn't coming back from that.
Satisfied, I slipped back into the shadows.
Even though I killed Asterios, I did not leave the underground base.
