55. The Pendant

Devon and Cecilia now stayed inside the house together. Devon is still looking at the map and procuring the plan, while Cecilia just sits on a sofa silently, although she looks kind of giddy. After a while, a knock on the door can be heard. They thought it was Roxanne’s group but instead, Maurice can be seen emerging behind the opening door.

“Hello Sir Devon, Madame Cecilia. Where is the rest of the fellow?”

“Oh they’re still outside buying rations. While we have already secured the wagon for the trip.”

“Ah I see.“

Cecilia approached Maurice with a worried expression. Maurice, unknowing what Cecilia’s thought can only greet her with a soft smile.

“Ah, Lady Cecilia, Good afternoon for you. What is with the long face?”

“Uncle Maurice... I have decided that I will follow Devon and his party to Byron City.”

Maurice’s smile turned into horror hearing her. “Lady Cecilia, you do realize that this trip is extremely dangerous. Si
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