Ten days after the successful test of Garrick's Fury, the snow along the southern path began to thicken. The wind blew, carrying white powder that danced in the air, as if welcoming the arrival of a long-awaited figure.
In the distance, a small convoy appeared on the horizon.
A luxurious carriage bearing the crest of House Sudrath—the Howling Wolf—moved slowly along the snowy road. It was escorted by nineteen elite soldiers. Five of them wore the signature camouflage cloaks of the Ghost Squad, with Gauss rifles slung across their backs. The other fourteen were infantrymen clad in nylon-magitech armor, their Sudrath Spears held in constant readiness.
Among the guards moved a figure who traveled in silence, drawing no attention—Nyx, the deputy leader of the Nightshade Sentinels, disguised as an ordinary escort. Her sharp eyes constantly scanned the surroundings, ensuring no threat approached her master.
