Although Daniel had already realized that the prince represented an opportunity for him, the young man had not yet truly fallen into a desperate situation.
If Daniel acted now, he would be unable to maximize the benefits.
Therefore, he decided to remain on the sidelines for the moment and quietly observe how the situation developed.
At the same time, he could sense that he was far from the only realm-crosser hiding within the city.
Countless experts of similar strength were concealed throughout the shadows, silently watching the conflict unfold.
Daniel paid them no attention.
His gaze remained firmly fixed upon the luxuriously dressed prince and his entourage.
The imperial guards protected the prince all the way toward the outskirts of the city.
However, none of them realized that a vast number of black-clad assassins had already laid an inescapable net beyond the city walls.
…
Daniel stood upon a distant rooftop and watched everything unfold.
