They all wore dark gray, form-fitting soft armor. The wings on their backs were a deeper color than those of ordinary Feathered People—almost ink-black.
All five had their auras completely contained. Standing there, you might overlook their presence entirely if you weren't looking carefully.
But the High Priest could feel the razor-sharp killing intent hidden beneath their calm exteriors.
The Wind Shadow Hunters, the Feathered People Civilization's most elite assassination unit, specialized in decapitating key enemy targets.
The five who had come this time were all top-tier combatants below Level 45. Their captain, Shadow Blade, even had a successful assassination of a human Quasi-Grandmaster on his record.
Of course, he was merely a member of the team back then. This time, however, the Energy Level restrictions required him to be the captain.
"Captain Shadow Blade," the High Priest greeted with a slight nod.
