In due time, news of these deaths echoed throughout the continent, even making their way to the other continents as well. And other rumors had begun to spread, evolving and manifesting as it spread from one ear to the next.
It all culminated in one sentence.
Someone was hunting down members of Redmist Sanctuary.
If it wasn't apparent before, it was obvious now.
The sudden disappearances were strange enough but with so many infamous criminals vanishing, it was hard to ignore. People popped up bit by bit, speaking of the glimpses they saw, recounting the battles they watched from afar. Some spoke of a hidden blade, others talked about a hero who did not want to be known.
It didn't take long for the speculation to grow and the focus on this person's identity.
With only three members of the Fourteen Evils remained and there was no news of their movement. Even when it was revealed that the Witch had died, they stayed quiet.