Not a Minion

Thale moves through the complex with a newfound sense of purpose, his eyes scanning the area for potential targets. He slips into the shadows, his cloak and mask making him almost invisible in the dimly lit halls. He watches his prey, studying their movements and waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

With a sudden burst of speed, Thale appears behind his victim, his assassin's blade flashing in the light as he plunges it into the cultivator's back. The victim falls to the ground, and Thale quickly takes the crystal from the victim's hand, before slipping back into the shadows and disappearing.