God of Mist

Chapter 50: Shadowblade 8

Behind the veil of mystery shrouding the labyrinthine streets of Jade Valley City, a secret base stood tall, ingeniously concealed from the public eye.

The infamous group known as the Hell Rats had numerous secret headquarters peppered throughout various locations, one of which was nestled in the enigmatic Jade Valley.

On this particular morning, the atmosphere inside this covert base was unusually somber. The silence, typically rare in such a den of activity, was punctuated only by the occasional clink of coffee cups. Seated opposite each other were two figures known as Blue Rat and White Rat, elite members of this shadowy organization. Engrossed in their morning ritual, they sipped strong black coffee, its bitter aroma permeating the room.

The faces of these two people, usually hidden, were now unmasked - a rare occurrence in itself. Blue Rat, with his piercing gaze, noted the slivers of morning sunlight sneaking through the narrow cracks of the aged window.

As the sunlight dance