C102 Conspiracy

The man with the hat grunted somberly, his gaze intently fixed on the trampled bushes before him. He then took the gemstone handed to him by his subordinate and caressed it with great attention.

The gemstone appeared raw and uncut, encased in a thick layer of stone, yet its luster could not be concealed.

The black-robed man seemed to be deep in thought, motionless for an extended period