Truth from the Shadows

“The responsibility of every employed staff within WBU lies solely with The Eye,” he declared firmly.

“He oversees all operations and will be held accountable for whatever occurred on that plane.”

He paused briefly, then added,

“As the Council Royal, I do not have the luxury of supervising every detail. I am constantly occupied with territorial matters and personal business.”

A lie.

I smirked faintly beneath my mask.

I never expected the truth from him anyway.

“I neutralized the assassins shortly after,” I continued calmly.

“But which type of drug could be so powerful to even put a powerful person to deep sleep?” Someone asked as...