The operation was a success, but Arkan now faced a new dilemma. He had to ensure that he remained in the shadows, unseen as a third party in the escalating conflict.
A solution quickly came to mind—Aurelia Von Galleas. If he could arrange for the woman to visit Cecilia Arleon, then Cecilia's attention would be entirely diverted, setting aside any suspicions she might have toward Arkan.
The enemy's failure in the previous operation was already certain, and he could obtain a more detailed report directly from the scouts Erik had dispatched.
However, a far greater issue now occupied his thoughts—demons. Arkan had considered many scenarios, but this was the first time he had received news that Erik and his team had managed to defeat one.
Demons were magical entities with no ties to the mortal world. Their existence lay in the depths of hell, and to cross over into the human realm, they required a sacrifice to form a physical body.
