My steps were silent, a trait I had picked up from Anna-May, who turned out to have assassin class abilities, despite being our head maid. The maiden was graceful, moving from alleyway to alleyway with smooth steps.
She took a sudden turn, my speed boost from physical enhancement compensating the distance.
In the alleyway, no one was there. The shock on my face seemed way to obvious. My eyes widened, from shock and a twinge of fear as a soft and gentle voice spoke cunningly behind me.
" Who sent you?! "
Her words carried a sharp fury, ready to kill me on the spot with her weaponized fan.
My mind circled with thoughts, now venting my frustration that Lumina refuses to intervene in my matters. An idea crossed my mind,
" she doesn't know who I am does she? This gives me an idea... ..."
" Hmmm... ... shouldn't I be asking you that. I noticed your demeanour at the auction, you weren't pleased at all were you? And for a lady, you sure can be stealth-like "
The shock on her face was all I needed to know that my plan was working.
I turned sharply, taking away the fan and pinning her against a nearby wall.
" I'll propose a deal, I'll leave you alive... ..."
She responded with a sharp curse,
" you bastard!!!! Let go of me!!!! Do you know who I am?!!"
As she said this, I couldn't help but notice the symbol on her left wrist. I thought to myself, all the puzzle pieces fitting together at that exact moment.
" A Raven?! ".
I decided to take a shot and voice my concerns, masking my shock as of I knew her identity from the beginning.
" Oh yes, I do Lady of the Raven ".
How did you... ...?
"... ... Oh?, are you shocked? Haha, don't be.
The Raven Society believes in the so called Raven Lord. And let me guess, your station as the Lady of the Raven means you're some kind of, priest?. Yes your expression is all I need to know.
My deal is still on the table, all though not for long ".
Her face contorted a sudden realization dawning on her, much to my curiosity.
" I know who you are!!!!! You're the heir to the fallen house Knocksly, Blaine Knocksly!!! You don't stand a chance against the Raven Society you broke bastard!!!".
" Is that who you think could catch on so quickly to your plans? Hahaha! Hahaha!!!! Ooh! How amusing!!!! ... ..."
I waved my hand over my face, exchanging my black wolf mask for my more at home Checher mask.
" I, am the Checher. Get that through your brain. I don't tolerate insolence, is that clear?!
I've been hunting your Ravens for the past three days now... ... Now back to my deal, I'll spare you. In exchange, give me your undying allegiance.
Remain as a priest but, every three nights, you will come and inform me of the plans your cult has. To ensure you don't try and escape, I'll give you a little gift".
[ Extends his hand, touching her neck as a light glow flashes from his touch ]
" That is a contract mark, try to remove it, you will be silenced. Try to go against the orders I've given you, you will be silenced. And when I say silenced, I mean [ passes his thumb under his neck to signify her death ].
One last question before I release you. The Ravens are working for the Holy knights aren't they? ".
I could tell on her face that I was right, but due to the forced contract, she had to give an answer.
" Yes, they are ".
I gave a silent knod, patting her head as her animosity showed vividly on her face. I brushed it off, vanishing as my final words echoed in the alley.
" We'll be in touch, Karen ".
Her face showed shock, her expression tightening with rage as she muttered undertone, " he knows my name!? ".
On a rooftop elsewhere... ...
" That was so scary!!!!! How did I come up with such an on queue deduction. My head hurts... ... Huh!!! At least it ended well, I'll inform Mr. Wilfred we have some big leads ".
I knew that this new lead meant more danger, I knew what I had to do next. If not anyone, I had to let my sister know of what had been happening recently. Or maybe even Lucy if she would keep it between us. My mind raced with plans of how to proceed with caution with this new information I possessed.