Shadow of the Law〔ʰᵗᶜˢ〕
The Night it Began
Heavy rain pours over the silent city streets.
Police sirens flash through the darkness as a crowd gathers around a narrow alley.
Reporters shout questions while cameras flash endlessly.
Reporter 1
What's going on here?! Is it another murder?!
Reporter 2
Chief! Chief! Is the victim identified?!
Officer
Back up! Everyone stay behind the barricades!
Police officers struggle to control the growing crowd, quickly setting up barricades to stop reporters and civilians from entering the alley.
The rain keeps falling, mixing with the chaos of flashing lights and loud voices.
From the restless crowd, a lone figure steps forward.
Clad completely in black, a hood pulled low over her face, hiding her identity.
She walks straight toward the barricade.
Officer
Hey! You can't go in there! This is a restricted—
The girl silently pulls out a card and shows it to him.
Officer
*takes the card*..… pauses
Officer
*eyes widening* W-What…?
Then back at the card again.
Without another word, he runs.
The officer rushes to the senior chief and hands him the card.
The chief studies it for a moment.
His expression changes instantly.
Chief Officer
*under his breath* Impossible….
He quickly hands control of the reporters to another officer and walks rapidly toward the mysterious girl.
The rain pours harder as he reaches the barricade.
The chief slightly bows his head in respect.
Then he personally moves the barricade aside.
Chief Officer
You're cleared to enter.
He returns the card to her with careful hands.
Without saying another word, the girl steps past the barricade and walks into the dark alley.
The flashing police lights briefly illuminate her face beneath the hood.
Amy
*muttering to herself* Damn it… what the hell is it this time?
Amy
*sighs* This was supposed to be easy.
She walks deeper into the alley.
The rainwater slowly flows along the ground…..
Until it reaches something lying in the darkness.
Because what she sees in front of her…..
Was something no one at the scene was prepared for.
Whispers after Midnight
Morning breaks, but the storm from last night hasn’t faded.
Across the country, televisions glow with the same shocking news.
TV Reporter
Breaking news from Venetia!!
TV Reporter
Late last night, several men returning home discovered multiple dead bodies in a dark alley near the Red Clan Hotel.
TV Reporter
Authorities have described it as one of the most mysterious and horrifying incidents the country has ever seen.
TV Reporter
Police have refused to comment so far, leaving citizens with many questions.
TV Reporter
Was it a mass murder..… or something far more disturbing?
The screen flashes images of police barricades, blurred crime scenes, and frightened witnesses.
Far away from the chaos of Venetia, in the sovereign country of Aurelle, inside a secured underground headquarters.
The television continues to broadcast the news.
Andrew Sterling
*enters the room and switches off the TV* Damn it!
Andrew Sterling
Can't those normal police officers handle even a tiny issue?
Andrew Sterling
The case has already caught fire everywhere.
Across the room, Lady Serene Vallerine sits in a chair, her face buried in her hands, clearly tense.
Serene Valerine
*tensed* Andrew…..
Serene Valerine
Is it really necessary to give this case to Amy?
Andrew turns to her, raising an eyebrow.
Andrew Sterling
Are you doubting her, Serene?
Serene Valerine
*shakes her head quickly*
Serene Valerine
It's not that I doubt her.
Serene Valerine
But this time… my heart keeps fluttering.
Serene Valerine
*voice lowering* Like something is going to happen.
Serene Valerine
This case might not be as easy as the others for her.
Andrew sighs softly and pours a glass of water.
Andrew Sterling
*hands it to her* Calm down.
Andrew Sterling
Amy has handled worse situations before.
Andrew Sterling
She'll be fine.
Just as the room falls silent….
The office door suddenly bursts open.
Andrew slowly turns toward the door.
And the heavy conversation that was about to happen…..
is finally about to begin....
Behind the Curtain [Part 1]
Before the investigation begins….
There are three people standing behind it.
Three names that silently influence the fate of many cases.
Amarantha Vallerine — also known as Amy
But the truth behind her existence is far more complicated...
With long flowing brown hair, sharp brown eyes, and a confident smile, Amy has a presence that naturally draws attention.
Her bold and effortless style gives her a rebellious charm, making her stand out even in a crowd.
To strangers, she looks like a fashionable young woman who enjoys life.
But behind that smile is a mind that works faster than any normal person.
Amy learns things almost instantly.
Languages, weapons, combat styles — she mastered them all.
From ancient swords to modern guns, she knows how to use them.
She cannot cook to save her life….
But she can detect the smallest ingredient in any dish.
She loves spicy food, dancing, painting, and acting.
Amy hates being treated like a fragile girl.
Unknown to most of the world, she works alone in the shadows.
The police only know one mysterious name.
And no one knows that Reaper's shadow.... is a girl.
The woman who raised Amy.….
With soft brown hair flowing neatly over her shoulder and calm, light eyes, Serene carries a quiet elegance that naturally draws respect.
Her graceful posture and refined presence make her look every bit the noble figure she is.
A respected figure whose title was personally granted by the Royal Queen.
Serene is known for her intelligence, elegance, and calm authority.
Many officers fear disappointing her.
But behind that strong reputation….
She is simply a mother who worries endlessly about her daughter.
Serene was the one who raised Amy when the child appeared as a mysterious miracle.....
A child who grew far faster than a normal human.
Serene still wonders what destiny awaits Amy.
Head of the undercover police division
With neatly styled grey hair, sharp eyes, and a well-kept beard, Andrew carries the presence of a man who has spent years facing danger without flinching.
Dressed in formal attire, he gives off the aura of authority even in silence.
A strict officer with sharp instincts and years of experience.
Most criminals fear his name.
Andrew rarely trusts anyone easily but....
Amy is the one exception.
To him, she is not just a secret weapon for difficult cases.
She is also the reckless girl he has watched grow up.
He sometimes worries about the dangerous world she walks into.
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