Chapter 74: Shadows Cast by Shadows

The figure stayed there for a moment before melting back into the alley's darkness and vanishing just as fast as it had emerged. "Did you see that?" With anxiety in her voice, Marie uttered a whisper. John clinched his mouth and nodded. Yes. Yes, I did. He looked along the street, hoping to see the figure anywhere, but it was gone. The busy city life went on around them, unaffected by the quiet conversation in the alley. "Do you think it's..." Marie began, a little shaky in her voice. John was aware of her intended words. Even when Elysian Fields are damaged, they may still have a wide range of influence. Were they the target of attacks again? Was this an isolated incident, or was there a darker motive? Declaring with a calmness he didn't quite feel, "We can't be sure," John stated. However, we also can't ignore it. Come with me, let's go." His head buzzing with ideas, he guided Marie to a brightly lighted location. Their newfound euphoria was marred by the lingering