The moment they spotted it, their focus honed in.
The woman approaching their direction suddenly came to a halt.
Then, she slowly reached into her robes and pulled out the pouch she had been holding.
Certain that it was filled with stones, Hwayeong and Sinyeong instinctively leaned forward, sticking their heads out.
At the same time, they lifted their hips slightly, bracing their legs, ready to spring forward at any moment.
“A cat! Catch it!”
A shout rang out in the distance, followed by the thunderous stomping of approaching guards.
The woman flinched, then immediately turned and bolted.
She had approached cautiously, but her retreat was swift.
Hwayeong sprang into motion, darting out of the bushes with the speed of a beast.
She rounded the corner of the building in pursuit, but—
Thunk.
A heavy impact.
She spun around at the sound—only for her expression to twist into one of pure frustration.
“My legs....”
Sinyeong had collapsed.
