Aldred sat inside a cave. He was told to hide from the detection of other Diamond Ranks. The cave was protected by anti-detection and anti-espionage spells. It would require a Legendary treasure to spy into this cave. That was the case if they could find it in the first place which was harder than looking for a needle in a haystack.
Sitting on a rock, Aldred held a piece of paper in his hand. It was the list of Diamond Ranks that had sword allegiance to the Empress. Suddenly, the paper elongated, and another name carved itself.
"The plan works better than I expected. Edeline told me to kill ten, but apparently one is enough."
What Aldred did not realize was the one he killed was one of the most respected Diamond Ranks in the Empire.
Aldred simply thought the old man was strong, but he underestimated his reputation and influence. Not to mention the scene of which he turned Zunescin Pomeste, Trum Gorelight's disciple, into undead was mind blowing to them all.