Velra took a cautious step forward.
She didn't know what the three were planning next.
But something had changed in their posture.
The two yellow-and-black followers moved at the same time.
Each one reached into a pouch at their side.
They pulled out a small black capsule.
Without hesitation, they slammed them against the ground.
FSSSHHH—!
Thick smoke burst upward, engulfing the alley in seconds.
Even Velra couldn't see clearly inside it.
She snapped backward, spinning out of the cloud.
She landed on a rooftop ledge with perfect balance.
Her eyes darted around, scanning quickly.
But when the smoke cleared—
They were gone.
Velra stood still for a moment.
Then she muttered under her breath.
"...Fuck."
"To think they were setting up some dramatic last move."
She scoffed, turning on her heel and pacing a few steps forward.
"But they weren't preparing an attack."
She looked toward the rooftops—no movement.
"They were just running away."
