Claude Aurellion turned his gaze toward Duke Frostborne.
For a brief moment, he remained silent, his eyes filled with thought.
Then, in a steady and deliberate voice, he spoke:
"I have indeed traveled to many places.
Along the way, I have come into contact with countless formidable factions.
Whether it was the Killer Guild, or the Black Dagger, I have personally witnessed their methods of combat and assassination.
But even so, I have never seen anything quite like this.
Never have I encountered such bizarre and unfathomable means before."
Claude's tone carried both caution and a faint hint of awe.
"The truth is clear: in Eryndor City, many hidden experts must be lying in wait.
But what shocks me even more than their presence… is the fact that no one has been able to detect them.
To be able to merge so seamlessly with both light and shadow—that alone is extraordinary.
Even a master rank powerhouse would find such a feat impossible.
