Chapter: 1435

The second guard sensed something amiss and turned, only to face the sharp end of the dagger racing towards him.

With a muffled thud, he too was struck by the handle of the dagger and fell to the ground, unable to even scream.

Norah chose not to kill them; her intent was to use them for negotiation with the group inside.

She then returned to the door.

Minutes later, a breeze facilitated her next move. An explosive ball detonated near two other guards, releasing a fine, dust-like powder into the air.

Norah advanced swiftly, catching the two collapsing guards and placing them gently on the ground.

Now, it was time to handle the guards inside.

Unaware of the disturbance outside, they were discussing their next move, considering Calvin and the other three as non-threatening hostages, while waiting for further instructions from their employer.

Their primary concerns were the payment details and the difficulty of the upcoming task.

Inside, there were six people; five were combatants. Star, mostly ineffectual in combat, was hardly a threat.

To incapacitate the group, she decided to use her explosive balls, aiming to incapacitate as many as possible.

She threw the explosive balls into a corner, and with the help of the wind, the powder dispersed and drifted into the mouths and noses of the talking individuals.

As the first man collapsed, Kellan immediately sensed the danger and said, "Cover your mouths and noses. Retreat!"

Despite his prompt warning, two men, including Star, succumbed to the effects and collapsed.

Now, only three remained conscious.

When Norah saw some of the enemies collapse, a smile flickered in her eyes. The explosive ball, enhanced with knockout drops she had acquired in Otland, proved perfect for stealth attacks.

“Who are you?"

Kellan raised his gun warily at the woman who had effortlessly jumped through the window.

She was strikingly beautiful, dressed in a simple T-shirt that seemed as though it had been picked up from the roadside. In Cesland, she would be considered a top beauty.

On the floor, Bernice called out, "Norah, is that you? Get out of here quickly. There are many people."

Blindfolded, Bernice's hearing was sharpened. She could discern the approach of a lone individual.

Except for Norah, she couldn't imagine who else might come at this time.

With a cold voice, Norah smiled and steadily walked toward Kellan.

"Kellan, long time no see."