Each elite wore dark armor that absorbed light, enchanted to reduce noise from movement. Their weapons were professional killer's tools: poisoned blades, crossbows for silent ranged kills, garrotes made from demon-forged wire that could slice through flesh and bone.
Vex'ahlia herself addressed them, her black eyes reflecting no light, her silver-white hair bound back severely.
"We target leadership and specialists. Battle mages are priority one—every mage we kill weakens their magical capabilities. Officers are priority two—killing captains and lieutenants disrupts command structure. Specialists are priority three—sappers, siege engineers, medical staff."
She pulled out a list compiled from two days of observation.
