A figure in black armor slowly descended from the sky.
The Black City's ruler, Catherine, was concealed beneath a cold, black visor. All that was visible were her emerald-green eyes, fixed intently on Irene.
"You are the princess of the Crimson Mosquito Clan, right?" Catherine asked, her voice calm. "What exactly happened to your clan?"
Irene's expression shifted instantly. A flash of sorrow crossed her face as she lowered her gaze to the ground.
"I'm not anymore," she replied softly.
"That despicable Belith, allied with other Swarm Demon Gods and the Skeleton race, launched a sneak attack on my father."
"I was out on a mission and barely escaped with my life. My father is still missing, and a huge number of our people were slaughtered."
Catherine nodded slowly. She then shifted her gaze to the shop, focusing on Aiden and Brock.
When her eyes landed on Aiden, she didn't pause.
"Brock," she said, turning to him. "Have you seen Jack? He hasn't shown up in a long time."
