Because Zeke was distracted by his own wild thoughts earlier, when he snapped back to his senses and gave chase, he found that the assassin had managed to draw quite a large distance between them. Let's not mention how the ground was slippery with melted snow and blood, just his short paws alone would not outmatch the assassin's single step! Stupid assassin! Why do you have such long legs?!
Breathing heavily through his mouth, Zeke finally trotted his way to the front gate of the Imperial Palace. The guards had either been killed or run away for their lives, and no one was crazy enough to go out in this kind of weather. As such, it was very easy for him to lock in on the figure who was making his way down the desolate street.
