The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows
圣天使暗道
by Xnoval Originals · Mystery · 100 chapters · complete series
The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows is a Mystery web novel by Xnoval Originals, with 100 chapters.
Synopsis
Andrea Barbalini, a meticulous archivist, discovers a broken fragment of an ancient sword while restoring a fragile manuscript. What begins as a quiet restoration becomes a dangerous descent into a web of political assassination. With the help of Anna Moretti, a printer’s daughter skilled in decoding hidden types, Andrea traces the fragment’s origin. They uncover a sinister plan: a powerful sponsor using a secret list to eliminate rivals. As they navigate the cold halls of nobility and the shadowy markets of the opera world, they confront Bianca Orsini, a widow guarding dangerous secrets, and Rosanna Rossi, a singer who controls the city’s black information network. Every clue they uncover brings them closer to the heart of the conspiracy. But the true enemy is Katerina Orsini, a ruthless patron who views them all as expendable pieces in her game of power. The sword is merely the key; the real battle is for the truth, and the cost might be everything.
档案学家凭修复手艺追踪一枚断剑，揭穿赞助人借暗杀名单清洗政敌的阴谋。
Chapter 1: The Parchment Pinhole
The Roman night was thick as ink. Within the scriptorium of the Santa Cecilia Convent, only the candlelight flickered, casting long, trembling shadows. The air hung heavy with the scent of mildew from aging paper and the sharp tang of beeswax. Andrea Barbalini stared at the dismantled fourteenth-century archive lying in the center of the desk, his fingers hovering over a row of pinholes arranged in a strange geometric pattern. These were not binding errors, nor accidental damage; they resembled the scars of text deliberately erased. From the alley outside, the faint rustle of fabric betrayed a figure standing in the shadows, peering through the window’s faint glow.
“Are you certain this inscription isn’t Greek? That it was carved later?” Anna Moretti asked softly from the opposite side, her form half-consumed by the darkness. A typesetter and skilled etcher by trade, she had been summoned tonight to cross-reference the marks. She adjusted the single convex lens on her bridge, her eyes flashing with cold intelligence beneath the glass. Her knuckles, white from gripping the sample book in her hands, betrayed her tension.
Details
- Author
- Xnoval Originals
- Genre
- Mystery
- Status
- Completed
- Chapters
- 100
- Length
- 1447500 words
- Updated
- Updated 2026-11-08
- Languages
- 简体中文, 繁體中文, English
Frequently asked questions
Is The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows complete?
Yes — The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows is complete, and all 100 chapters are published.
Who wrote The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows?
The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows was written by Xnoval Originals.
How can I read The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows?
You can read The Silent Sword: An Archivist's Game of Shadows online on Xnoval. The first 3 chapters are free, and the book is available in 简体中文, 繁體中文, English.