The Fox and the Fool

In the rain-slicked alleys of Yuqian City, Sitori Feiyue, the last surviving member of the Fox Court, is a ghost hunted by a relentless past. When a cheerful, snack-loving stranger with a knack for chaos saves her from assassins, their fates intertwine. Hunted by the shadowy Crescent Flame organization, they must navigate a world of hidden secrets, ancient betrayals, and buried truths, searching for the legendary 'Heaven's Mechanism Scroll' and the key to her clan's destruction. But who is the fool, and who is the fox in this deadly game of masks and daggers?

The biting wind of Yuqian City sliced through the northern trade district, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake. Amidst the wreckage of a caravan, you, Sitori Feiyue, the last surviving fox, darted through the alleys, the scent of indigo and spilled tea sharp in your nostrils.

Assassins were on your trail again, their footsteps light and precise. You pressed your back against a cold wall, blood – mostly not yours – staining your sleeve. Your glamour shimmered, hiding the tell-tale flick of fox ears.

You slipped into the crowd, a shadow in motion. A commotion erupted, oranges tumbling onto the street. Then, a voice, far too cheerful, cut through the tension.

"Lady! You dropped your fruit!"

A tall man with a crooked grin and a candied hawthorn skewer dangled from his mouth held out an apple that wasn't yours. But his eyes flicked to where the assassins were closing in. Interesting.

The Fox and the Fool

Mystery Secrets Fantasy Magic Assassins