Chapter 42 The sky over Ravenska was beginning to darken , with gray clouds hanging low above the line of fir trees . A thin mist cloaked the homestay's yard , casting faint shadows from the neatly aligned trees . The night air was damp and silent , as if holding its breath , waiting for something to break the stillness Inside the homestay , e scomed normal . A guard sat in the front room , staring at a small screen in his hand , occasionally glancing toward the window . Outside , two more guards stood on either side of the main gate . The outdoor lights were dimly lit just enough to provide visibility , but not too bright to disturb the mood of the night . Everything appeared ordinary . Calm . Controlled . But upstairs , something was moving - slowly . Aliana stood inside her room , already changed into a different outfit a sleeveless black top , lightweight dark trousers , and silent shoes . Her long hair was now tied up and tucked neatly into a thin knit cap . No jewelry . No scent . No light - reflecting surfaces . She opened the large wardrobe in the corner of the room and pulled at the back wall - revealing a small hidden panel she had once inspected upon arriving . Inside it was a small bag containing essential tools : a penlight , a short folding knife , a thin nylon rope , and a magnetic bypass key . Her stops were calm and precise as she walked toward the window . She first switched off the room light , then opened the window halfway and peeked outside . This window faced the side yard - an area mostly out of reach from surveillance cameras due to the shadows cast by large fir trees . Alana slowly lowered herself down , hanging from the window frame . Her feet landed on a narrow ledge separating the first and second floors - barely wide enough to stand on , but not a problem for Aliana . She crept down the wall like a shadow . Her body blended into the color of the stone and the darkness of the night . Every so often , she paused , pressed close to the wall , listening The guards ' footsteps below were rhythmic and steady - no change , no awareness . They didn't know . Aliana moved along the side of the building , heading for a narrow drainage ditch that ran beside the homestay . That was where the first opening lay . She pulled the nylon rope from her small bag , hooked one end onto an old iron pipe , and slowly lowered herself down , landing precisely in the cluster of fir shrubs . Her hands and foot moved automatically . No sound . No vibration . She crawled past the neatly trimmed hedges and slid behind a parked SUV with no driver . From there , she scanned the exit route two guards at the gate , one on the upper balcony , and a camera rotating 90 degrees every five seconds , Timing was crucial . As the camera turned away from the blind spot , Allana moved quickly , gliding along the side fence that had a narrow crack . She took a deep breath and slipped her body through the gap . Her clothes tore slightly , but she didn't stop . She was now beyond the homestay perimeter . But she wasn't sale yet . Aliana quickly followed the edge path - an old service route typically used by gardeners or cleaning staff . No lights . Just a damp and slippery dirt track Her steps were fast yet soundless , avoiding brokeri twigs and loose stones . Several times , she had to slow down to avoid making any sound that might echo back toward the guarded area . After nearly two hundred meters through the narrow trail , she reached the edge of the property . There stood a low iron fence separating the homestay from a small wooded zone that led to an old storage building the location her father had hinted at earlier in their coded conversation about the old tree near the eastern shed . Allana jumped lightly over the fence , landing on the wet grass . She didn't stop . Her eyes , sharp and unwavering placed through the Thin mist , follow the path she had memorized perfectly . A few minutes later , Aliana arrived at the forest's edge . Amid the mist and silence , an old fir tree stood fait and lush . Rất là bơm Ritha small wooden shed was viuble , almost pwa - lowed by wild overgrowth :: 1750 19.47 eu , ? 68 % Chapter 42 Alana's steps slowed as she approached . She scanned her surroundings first , ensuring there were no engine sounds , no glint from surveillance equipment , and no shadows but her own . Just as she reached the shed door , a deep , warm voice emerged from the darkness . " You're ten minutes late , child . " Aliana stopped , then gave a small smile . " I look the back route through the kitchen . Narrow path . Full of rats . " From behind the bushes , Gabriel stepped out , wearing a dark coat and his old woolen hat . Behind him , Marisse appeared , holding a small lantern that cast a dim glow were worried you wouldn't come , " Marisse said softly . " I had to come , " Aliana replied seriously . " We're not finished talking . " Gabriel.nodded . " Then come inside . We'll talk more calmly in there ." Aliana entered the old shed with her parents . In that quiet place , a conversation no one else was meant to hear was about to begin . Gabriel sat in a rickety wooden chair , his hands clasped tightly , his body leaning forward with a guarded gare . Marisse stood behind him , one hand holding the lantern , the other gripping her husband's shoulder , Allana stood a short distance away , her posture firm and her eyes serious . u , " Aliana began without preamble . " There's something you need to know … about Alicia's death . " " I didn't come just to see you , " Aliana Gabriel and Marisse tensed . Their eyes locked onto her . Allana took a deep breath . Her voice was quiet but steady . " Alicia … didn't die in an accident . She committed suicide . But the reason … is far more horrifying than we imagined . " Marisse slowly covered her mouth , her body beginning to tremble " She- " Alians lowered her head for a moment , then looked back at them , her eyes glistening . " She was raped . And a Alicia carried it all alone … unt she couldn't anymore ." that she was threatened . Gabriel froze , his expression hardening , Marisse , too , was visibly shaken by the truth behind the death of her adoptive daughter's sister . " My God … " Marisse whispered . " Alicia … went through something that terrible " Gabriel clenched his fists , his gaze freed on Aliana . " Do you I suspect someone ? " Aliana hodded slowly . " I don't have solid proof yet . But … I have every reason to believe this wasn't a coincidence . Someone made Alicia sutter until she gave up . And I will find out who . " Marisse held her breath , while Gabriel narrowed his eyes . " Who do you suspect ? " Aliana was silent for a moment . She looked at both of her parents , then answered , quiet but sharp , " Bianca Lorraine . " Gabriel's brow lifted slightly . Marisse looked stunned , but didn't respond right away . They waited for more . " I know it seems like I'm jumping to conclusions , " Aliana continued , " but there's some indirect evidence pointing to her . Blanca is the lover of Andrian Velor - the man who was supposed to marry Alicia . She had a strong motive to hurt my sister . " Gabriel's brow furrowed deeper . His eyes narrowed , his face grew more serious . " So that's the reason . Gabriel murmured . " That's why you married Andrian , always wondered why you made such a sudden dec plce , " us anything Alara lowered her gaze for a moment , then nodded . 19:47 Wed , 27 Aug & E Chapter 42 couldn't explain it to you at the time . Everything happened so fast . L … just knew I had to be close enough to the Velor family to find the one behind Alicia's death . " She looked at her parents gently . " I'm sorry … I must have worried you Gabriel let out a long sigh , his eyes filled with understanding as he looked at his daughter , There was no judgment . " We understand , child . You don't need to apologize , Gabriel said . " What matters now is that we've reunited . " Alana gave a small smile . Her heart warmed at their acceptance . A quiet relief settled in , knowing her parents were still the home she could return to . Marisse interjected , her voice low . is there anyone else you suspect besides Bianca ? " Aliana paused . She looked at her parents with a conflicted gaze , as though weighing how much truth should be revealed . Finally , she replied with a neutral expression . " Andrian Velor , " she said softly . " He was forced into an arranged marriage with Alicia . But even now … he's still involved with Bianca . They both have equally strong motives . " Marisse's eyes widened . " What ? How could … a married man still be involved with another woman ? Gabriel rose from his seat abruptly , his jaw tightening . " He toyed with Alicia ? And now , he's toying with you ? That bastard ! I'll make him pay ! " " Please - calm down " Allana quickly grabbed her father's hand , trying to soothe him . " Father , Mother … I know this is hard . But now is not the time to think about my marriage . What matters to me now is finding out who hurt Alicia . The person who destroyed her life , I will make them pay - whether it's Bianca , or Andrian … ..or bath . " Gabriel stared deeply into his daughter's eyes . His emotions were still flaring , but he saw the unwavering resolve in her . Slowly , Gabriel sat back down in the creaky chair . His fists were clenched on his knees , his voice steadier but no less firm " Then tell us how far has your investigation gone ? What have you found ? " Aliana looked between her mother and father , then nodded slowly . " There's one name that's come up in my search - Juban Crane . " " Julian Crane ? " Marisse frowned . " Who is he ? " " Julian's a fixer . He gets paid to solve problems - by any means necessary . A few days before Alicia was attacked , Blanca met with him , " Aliana replied . Gabriel's frown deepened . " Do you think Julian was the one who hurt Alicia ? " Aliana nodded . Her face was tense , holding back emotion . " He may be the one who violated her . " Silence blanketed the room again - thicker this time . Marisse covered her mouth , her body trembling with emotion and shock . Gabriel stared straight ahead , his eyes ablaze with barely contained fury . " I almost caught him a few days ago ," Aliana continued , her voice now low and heavy with repressed vengeance . " He appeared in Zenith . But someone helped him escape ." " Who ? " Gabriel snapped , his eyes sharp . Aliana answered without hesitation , " Krestres " " Who is the exactly ? " asked Marisse Allana looked at her parents with a firm gaze Krestreint his real name He's known only by the traces he leaves behind - alway : faint , nesily 315 4:47 Wed , 21 Aug Chapter 42 undetectable . A shadow executor . Never appears in official documents . No face , no nationality . But his skill … is undeniable , " Executor ? " Gabriel echoed " A specialist in system sabotage , identity manipulation , and clean target elimination , " Aliana continued . " Until now , he only appeared in black reports I'm convinced … he's the one who helped Julian escape in Zenith " Marisse sounded skeptical as she replied flatly , " People like that always exist in underground networks . It's not surprising if Bianca hired someone at his level . Aliana nodded , then stepped closer to them . Her expression grew more serious , her tone turning cold . " But what shocked me … is that Kestrel might actually be Sable 13 " Silence . For a split second , the air in the shed froze . Gabriel stared at Aliana , his jaw tightening . " Sable - 137 " " Yes , " Aliana nodded slowly . " The one we've never been able to track for over a decade . " Marisse gripped the arm of the chair with trembling hands . " Are you sure it's him , Allana ? The one who nearly killed you ? " Aliana nodded again . There was no hesitation on her face . Gabriel slammed his palm on the rickety table in front of him . " That bastard . He's the one who turned Alexei - our best protégé into a traitor ! He tore our family from the inside out , shattered the trust of our entire team for years !! Aliana didn't finch . She acknowledged her father's rage with silent affirmation . Gabriel looked at her , his expression a mix of anger and concern . " If he truly is Sable - 13 , then you're in danger , child . He's not someone you can handle easily . That man doesn't work like ordinary assassins . He thrives on chaos , infiltrates structures to destroy them from within . " " I know exactly who I'm dealing with , Father , " Aliana said firmly . " That's why I need your help . If Krestrel is Sable - 13 , then this isn't just about Alicia suspect … her death might also be connected to my identity - as Nyx " Gabriel and Marisse exchanged glances , understanding what Aliana meant . " Give us three days , " Gabriel said . " We'll pull all of Alexel's records , and every file we ever compiled on 5-13 , If Kestrel really is Sable - 13 , you cannot face him alone . " Aliana nodded , her expression softening slightly . She was relieved that her parents were willing to help . But a moment later , she looked at them again with renewed seriousness . " There's something else . More urgent . I think … Andrian is starting to suspect I'm Nyx " Gabriel's brow furrowed instantly , " How ? " " How does he know ? " Marisse added , her face tightening with worry . Aliana took a breath and recounted what had happened a few days ago . " When I was close to capturing Julian and Krestrel , Andrian suddenly showed up . I don't know how he got there , but … it looked like he was tracking Mys Gabriel's eyes sharpened , but he didn't interrupt . was wounded during that fight . Badly . And then … Andrian accidentally saw the injury " " You were hurt ? " Marisse paled . " Why didn't you tell us right away ? " 19:47 Wed , 27 Aug M Chapter 42 " I'm fine now , Mom , " Aliana replied quickly . Gabriel exhaled heavily , beginning to grasp the situation . " So that's why you're under strict surveillance ? " " Yes , " said Aliana . " That's also why I came here . I need y I your help to resolve this . " -Gabriel looked at his daughter intently , then nodded . " We'll help you . Whatever you do … don't face this alone . We'll always be with you . " Aliana nodded , a relieved smile forming on her lips . She knew she could count on her parents . " Thank you , Father . Mother . "