Under the Veil of Night
In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518
The Result
Kanae waited for a few hours before she saw her sister walked out of the mansion. The other elders were nowhere to be seen. Apparently, they still have some matters to discuss in the hall.
"Sis! Did you wait long?"
"Not really," Kanae replied unhurriedly. When Laura got close, she peered to have better look on her. Seeing the expression on the girl's face, she knew for sure what the result was. But still, it would do no good if she didn't ask.
"How's your feeling, Laura?"
"Pretty good," Laura grinned smugly. Her mind drifted back to the scene when the result was tallied.
'85% people pick Laura as their future successor.'
The smile on Sheila's face faded. She was looking towards the result with wide eyes full of disbelief. That.… that was impossible. She had clearly told them the connection she had, so they should be picking her. Why would they pick a young lady with no experience like this brat?