The three black cats had retracted their horns. Skyler and Crimson were lying directly on the windowsill, while Amber was stretched out on a small sofa. Arthur had also provided this sofa.At the moment, Arthur was sitting at his desk, his expression slightly strange. Occasionally, he glanced at the three Thlu under their cat forms. He felt his tolerance for them had been increasing since they assumed these forms. It was indeed a dangerous sign.Arthur was lost in thought when something soft suddenly brushed against his hand. Looking down, he saw Skyler blinking as if it was bestowing favor as it rubbed against his hand twice.Its fur was exceptionally soft.Arthur looked at it, feeling a bit taken aback. "Can I pet you?"Skyler nodded. "Of course, you've helped us."Suddenly, Arthur felt this matter wasn't as awkward as initially thought. At least these creatures were quite adorable and weren't causing any harm. Keeping them outside for the time being shouldn't be a problem.
Lumie walked in and immediately noticed Raymond's bloodshot eyes fixed on her, his gaze full of longing. She softened her gaze, allowing a slight curve to appear on her lips. These days had been quite challenging for her due to Arthur's influence, and its impact on Raymond was far from negligible.Raymond seemed on the brink of transformation, just as she had hoped. Lumie suppressed a smile and approached Raymond's side, showing concern. "Raymond, are you okay?"Pausing momentarily, she continued slightly apologetically, "I'm sorry. I've been adjusting my own emotions these past few days, so I couldn't come to see you."Raymond was not particularly concerned about Lumie's somewhat tired appearance. He was eager to question why she hadn't come to see him sooner, but he realized that most of the problems they faced were of his own making. He needed to stay composed, especially if he wanted Lumie to trust him.However, before he could say anything, Lumie spoke softly, "Raymond, I be
Facing Arthur, at this moment, Mr. Adel truly didn't know what else to say. He furrowed his brows and looked at Raymond, signaling him to apologize.Raymond was reluctant, but he could only bow his head and say, "I sincerely apologize, Arthur. I didn't think that way. I was just happy when I thought you would forgive me."Arthur narrowed his eyes as he looked at him, smiling, "I hope so."Raymond bit his lip, unsure of what else to say.Arthur sipped his tea, taking in the humiliation and anger on Raymond's face.Then, he turned his gaze towards Mr. Adel, who had awkwardly fumbled for words the whole time.Arthur smiled and said, "You don't need to worry. Regardless, this wasn't your fault. Our collaboration will continue."Mr. Adel felt relieved beyond measure. He hadn't expected Arthur to agree so quickly.However, upon hearing that Arthur had stipulated conditions, Raymond grew uneasy.It was easy because Arthur was stronger and even more so because Mr. Adel couldn't press Arthur
Mr. Adel, hearing Arthur's words, was taken aback and felt a bit strange in his heart. He rubbed his finger between his temples and wearily said, "I don't even know what's wrong with me. But... I really can't let Lumie be sad."Arthur knew that Lumie had influenced Mr. Adel for many years and was often manipulated by her. It would be in vain if he wanted Mr. Adel to see things clearly on his own without any assistance.Of course, Arthur could help him regain clarity but now wasn't the time. He didn't want to get involved so soon. He looked at Mr. Adel and said, "Alright, you should focus on dealing with Stanley. As for this matter, I hope it won't happen again."Mr. Adel nodded hurriedly, "Of course."He squinted, already thinking of ways to separate Raymond and Lumie.After Mr. Adel left, Arthur immediately returned to his room. Crimson and Skyler rushed over as soon as they saw him, and Crimson blurted out in human language, "So, did you catch that girl?"Crimson asked eagerly.
Arthur's words took aback Elder Ethan, his eyes widening for a moment before quickly trying to regain his composure. He forced a chuckle and said, "Everything has been thoroughly investigated, and you can't just accuse anyone indiscriminately."Arthur laughed, "Whether I can make baseless accusations or not, I don't know. Regardless, it won't be me who punishes you."The group of elders, led by Ethan, came with cunning plans and left with frustration. Before departing, Elder Ethan still attempted to maintain a smile and said, "I know there are still misunderstandings between us. I only hope you can advise Lucia to return. We will always welcome her."Suddenly, a knock on the door echoed in the room.Ethan turned around in surprise, only to see Lucia dressed neatly and elegantly, wearing a pair of golden-rimmed glasses on her nose. Her appearance seemed slightly thinner but radiated a more vital spirit and cheerfulness.She laughed while looking at Elder Ethan, saying, "Of course, I
Arthur glanced at Will's body, no exception. He also couldn't find anything unusual from the outside. Seeing this, Lance couldn't help but look perplexed; how did Will die after all?At this moment, Arthur suddenly removed his gloves and skillfully used his index and middle fingers to touch Will's forehead. He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the light in his eyes had turned extremely cold.In a low voice, he said, "Indeed, his soul has been taken."Standing beside Arthur, Lance heard this, and his expression became serious. Arthur walked up and asked, "What has happened, sir?"Arthur nodded. "It seems he made some sort of transaction with a dark force. The price he had to pay was his soul."Arthur's face became challenging to read, his eyes filled with contemplation. Who could it be? Who made a deal with Will? Who held a grudge against him?Could it be Lumie or the dark mage who killed his parents? However, at the moment, he couldn't find the answers, and all he
The gentle and composed voice of Amber resonated: "At a glance, those children all share a common characteristic: a significant amount of light energy within them. However, it has been eroded for some reason, and now their bodies are filled with dark energy. The clash between these two abundant energy sources is overwhelming, causing them to be unable to bear the burden. That's the reason behind their current state."Amber's words hung in the air, creating a quiet atmosphere. Skyler couldn't help but exclaim: "Amber, you're quite knowledgeable."Amber responded with a disdainful snort, not engaging further with the teasing remark. Meanwhile, Crimson scrunched its face and muttered: "Who knows if what it said is true."Amber seemed entirely indifferent to Crimson's provocation.Arthur, however, couldn't help but furrow his brows and ask: "It sounds serious. How much longer can they live?"Amber replied: "Considering the current condition, they won't make it through a month."Arthur f
A chilling gust of wind swept through, and Lance felt as if his face had been sliced by something, a freezing sensation even though nothing had touched his face. He looked at Arthur and asked, "What should we do, sir?"Arthur stood in the middle of the courtyard, holding a dried branch he had picked up from somewhere, seemingly writing or drawing something in the air.With narrowed eyes, Arthur asked, "Have you confirmed the presence of unusual energy here?"Amber nodded firmly, "If you doubt me again, I'll scratch your face!"Arthur didn't say anything more. He bowed slightly, using the branch to draw something on the ground.The small, withered branch seemed enveloped in specific energy, cutting through the earth and stone, creating a circle with ancient and intricate patterns.The three Thlus floated in the air. Crimson hesitated, "What's this, some kind of matrix?"Skyler responded, "You fool, that's indeed a matrix."Crimson retorted, "Are you calling me a fool?!"They hung sus