135. Before the Storm

A small candlestick illuminated a vacant building in Valtadren. A woman lay in captivity in the shadows; not even the moonlight could reach. Her name was Ariena Barbardi, one of the last eighteen hunters and the world’s best psychic. However, she was so devastated that her dignity was now a shadow of what it had been. She was covered with scars that would’ve killed most high-level awakeners. If it weren’t for the slight rising and falling of her chest, no one would even think she was alive.

Several people entered the empty house, and their appearance made it seem they had just returned from a battle. Originally, they would be busy taking care of their exhaustion, but the large crowd gathered to see the SS-class hunter, one of the few in the world.

“Wow, it’s Ariena Barbardi.”

“I didn’t expect to see her in person. Should I say that I’m thrilled?”

“Are we sure she’s alive?”

The atmosphere in the hall was a strange mix of excitement and anger. The line of people circulated as if they were looking at a tourist attraction. At that time, Seo Si-hee arrived with a troubled expression.

“If everyone has seen her, please leave.”

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