Gaga emerged from the shadows of the manor's perimeter wall.
It was now only the size of a goose egg, its feathers the exact same color as the surrounding stone wall.
Without a close look, it was impossible to spot the bird.
It crouched in the shadows of the vines on the wall, its silver-gray pupils slowly rotating.
In its field of view, every detail of the manor's interior was crystal clear.
Guards patrolled the front courtyard, clad in dark teal armor with longswords at their hips.
Their steps were synchronized, their gazes sharp. They were all rigorously trained Warriors.
There was something faintly unnatural about their auras, yet each one emanated the Force Field fluctuations of a Level One Wizard.
Gaga waited for a squad of guards to pass, then gave its wings a slight flutter.
Its body faded once more, melting into the shadows of the Stone Slabs on the ground.
Following the network of shadows, it "flowed" like water toward the main building of the manor.
