Charlie urged without hesitation, "Let's go outside and talk!"

"No..." Raymond shook his head and insisted, "We'll talk here."

He pointed at Bruce, who was standing there dazed, and assured, "He's the only one who came here recently. Since you've controlled him, we are absolutely safe for now. I need to explain something to you right now."

Charlie hesitated for a moment before nodding lightly. "Alright. Let me heal you first, then we'll talk."

With that, he placed his fingers on Raymond's meridian and transferred some Reiki into the latter’s body. The Reiki restored and greatly improved Raymond’s physical condition.

Raymond gasped in surprise, feeling the healing power within him, "It seems that you have mastered the Apocalyptic Book. Your father would be very pleased."

Since Raymond was getting better, Charlie told Bruce to stand guard outside the room, and he and Raymond sat on the floor.

Raymond started, "What do you want to know? Just ask, and I'll answer you."

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