“唔……”Consciousness blurred, the first thing I felt was the coolness. Likely lying on a marble floor, cold enough to make one shiver. The sounds are distant, muffled, like someone speaking in another room.

My head throbbed, like it had been hit by a mallet. Slowly, I opened my eyes, only to be blinded by the light filtering through the high windows. Gritting my teeth, I squeezed them shut again.

This wasn't my usual mission location. The opulent decor, the faint scent of incense, all screamed royalty. Great, another mess to clean up.

I pushed myself up, ignoring the wave of dizziness that washed over me. My clothes felt stiff, like they hadn't been changed in days. Pulling them off, I found myself in a simple, yet elegant, set of robes. Not mine. Definitely not mine.

“Who the hell am I?” I muttered, my voice hoarse.

Suddenly, the door creaked open, and a young man walked in. He was tall, with sharp features and eyes that seemed to pierce through everything. He wore a luxurious robe, adorned with intricate patterns.