[Northern region.]
Olivia Falcon, the First Pillar of the Elven Kingdom, watched the destruction of the phantom birds, her heart a knot of frustration. They were fake, yet effective. They had bought the humans time.
"These monsters are so stupid. Can't they see these birds are fake?" she muttered, the illusionary glamour shimmering subtly around her. She was a master at misdirection, cloaked by a sophisticated Illusion Skill—a skill that had rendered her invisible to every boss monster and even rival Fifth-Order powerhouses.
"The human Kingdom's Second Elder is truly annoying. His summons already delayed us. Now... I have a feeling we won't get close to the Capital," she hissed.
"You're so right about that."
The voice came from above, utterly unexpected. Olivia snapped her head up.
