Under the night sky, a mixed squad consisting of light infantry, novice knights, and combat Mages swiftly passed through the nearby intersection. The strict military discipline ensured no additional chatter in the team, only the sound of army boots hitting the ground resonating in the darkness. The light from the magic crystal street lamps shone on the edges of the soldiers' helmets, leaving an occasional flash, while the short staves and orbs of the combat Mages peeked out from their clothes, giving off a mysterious glow in the dark.
This wasn't some covert operation; they were merely part of the newly added night patrol units in Aldernon these days.
On the second floor of a large house near the wealthy district's edge, a curtain was slightly pulled open, revealing a pair of shining eyes watching the street.
