Chapter 177 - Orders From a Stranger

Aryana watched as Cyrus fastened his belt and pulled his hood into position while adjusting the dark leather straps of his cloak. As he proceeded, the lengthy shadows created by the dawn light flickered against the walls and covered their apartments. Cyrus was heading out to look into the latest damage in the village, where another dead horse had been discovered, the second in two days. However, the horse wasn't the only victim this time, the villagers had also been attacked, "Are you going to stay here?" Cyrus looked at her and asked as he completed his preparations. With her sisters' concerns in mind, Aryana nodded, “I'll keep an eye on the Moonveiled Claw sisters and speak with them. If something strange occurs, I will send out a message” Cyrus bent over and gave her a gentle forehead kiss before leaving, she went to the window and saw him get into his carriage. After giving her a comforting nod, the wheels started turning and the carriage rolled down the stone walkway until