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Chapter 561 – Speculations About The Shadowed Figure
Author: Rex Magnus
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*****

“Mistress…”

A sharp, collective gasp escaped the lips of the remaining Nightshadow operatives hidden in the distance.

Their composure shattered the instant they heard the eerie, disembodied voice… and then, from the distance, they saw the dark silhouette materialize beside Xavier like a phantom conjured from pure shadow.

Their breath hitched in their throats, their hearts pounding with sudden dread.

For a moment, they completely forgot the stunning reversal Xavier had just orchestrated. Their knees weakened, and cold sweat dripped from their brows as they stared wide-eyed at the mysterious figure.

Meanwhile, a few dozen meters away from them, the rest of the crowd stood frozen, entranced by the sudden emergence of the enigmatic being standing silently beside Xavier.

Their shocked silence quickly gave way to a wave of hushed whispers and speculation.

“Is that… a human being?”

“What kind of terrifying technique is that? To literally become a living shadow?”

“When did th
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