Chapter 52. The Painting of the Secluded Memories

MAIDENS’ LAIR

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Casper, disguised as Lady Xaqion, cautiously made his way through the dimly lit lair, feeling the weight of Xaqion's elaborate garments on his shoulders. As he turned a corner, he encountered one of the mysterious ladies, her piercing gaze immediately locking onto him. His heart quickened, unsure of how she would react to his disguise.

The mysterious lady examined him with suspicion, her eyes narrowing as if trying to see through his facade. Casper's nerves threatened to betray him, but he forced himself to maintain his composure, matching her intense stare with one of his own. Despite the tension, there was a strange sense of familiarity in her gaze, almost as if she sensed something beneath the surface.

To Casper's relief, the suspicion in her eyes gradually softened, rep