C272 A Series of Conspiracies

In the forest near the hunting grounds, a shadowy figure appeared silently and then vanished just as quickly. When it reappeared, it was inside a cave. The cave was sparse, with only a table and a bed made of straw. Beside the table sat a person, likely a woman judging by the silhouette.

"Master, we failed!" The shadow knelt before the woman, their voice echoing in the cave