A ruin. That was what it was.The front of the house still stood intact, preserving a glimpse of the dwelling’s former beauty and structure, but there was no roof, no walls, and the floor had long been swallowed by vines and grass. What remained was nothing more than rubble, overgrown flora, and a few standing pillars.They stood frozen before it, unable to believe where they were now. The teens’ faces fell, while Alfred hunched in embarrassment and defeat.“What happened here?”Selene couldn’t hide her shock.After carefully examining the place, Selene was certain this had not been caused by years of neglect alone. From the broken walls, the piles of stone, and the scorch marks still visible on what remained, it was clear the damage had been done on purpose.Alfred cleared his throat, taking in a deep breath as his gaze wandered over the ruins.“From what I know, years ago, several vagabonds from the slums, along with some defectors from the Shadow Bane pack, burned this place to the
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