Alyssara's surprising interference had done more than just throw me off balance—it had fundamentally transformed my entire infiltration strategy in ways I was still processing.
My original plan had been methodical, cautious, designed around the assumption that I'd be starting from the bottom of their hierarchy. I'd intended to spend weeks carefully avoiding the attention of Cardinals and other high-ranking officials, using Lucent Harmony not just on myself but on Reika as well to ensure neither of us fell prey to vampiric corruption. The plan had been to slowly work our way up through the ranks, gathering intelligence piece by piece while maintaining the most minimal possible profile.
