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Chapter 2906
Lucy felt crestfallen and scowled.Adrian continued, “You know some things, but it’s far from enough. Although I saved you twice, the first time was a coincidence. The second time was because of your parents' pleading, plus I did it in Everett’s name. I did him a favor, but you don’t have a close relationship with him. So tell me, why should I continue helping you? Do you think I’m a martyr or something?" He smiled, appearing somewhat indifferent and contemptuous.Lucy knew what he was getting at. She racked her brains to find anything about the Wainwrights that might help attract Adrian’s favor to them."I’ll give you everything I have if you help my family and save me from marrying Howard. My family, The Wainwrights, will provide you with whatever you want, and we have many means to get what we want," she offered.Although Lucy thought hard, upon deeper reflection, she realized she didn't actually know much about her family's affairs. She didn't even know where their problems lay
Chapter 2907
As the night wore on, the once tumultuous hall gradually fell silent. It had been some time since Autumn, ensnared in Desmond's Vital Energy net and struck by Adrian's blade, had last made an appearance. Over two hours had passed, and exhaustion had subdued not only the upper deck but also the previously chaotic lower deck.Adrian sat quietly in a corner, resting on a stool with his back against the wall. He could sense Autumn lurking somewhere nearby, but pinpointing her exact location proved challenging. This posed the greatest obstacle; if only he could locate her, Adrian believed there might still be a chance to vanquish her with a decisive blow. Yet, despite his efforts, she eluded him. Adrian scanned the crowd, pondering if Autumn might be concealed among the people.A sudden chill then crept up behind him. “There you are,” he said.Adrian sensed that despite Autumn's spectral presence, her demeanor bore a resemblance to that of a human—or perhaps to the twisted minds of some
Chapter 2908
Although Sammy served as Lucy's maid, the two had grown up together and considered each other like sisters. Recently, Lucy had been neglecting Sammy due to her affairs, which left her feeling guilty. Seeing what had happened to Sammy sparked Lucy's anger toward Adrian. After scolding him, she knelt, straightened Sammy's disheveled clothes, and led the latter aside.Nearby, Larissa and Marc looked at Adrian with clear astonishment, while others around them also stared at him with similar expressions. Despite being upper-class nobles, many had a history of exploiting their power, particularly in their treatment of women. Yet, Adrian's shamelessness exceeded anything they had witnessed before.Howard, accompanied by a group of crew members, stepped forward and fixed Adrian with a stern stare. "I never imagined His Highness Everett's confidant to be such a man." Meanwhile, Lucy provided comfort to Sammy, who was on the verge of tears.Adrian's gaze met Howard's, and he said in a low,
Chapter 2909
"You're remarkably thick-skinned, Mr. Adrian," Howard said coldly, his intention to humiliate Adrian evident in his tone.Adrian tightened his grip on the hilt of the Divine Frost Slayer Blade. Observing this, the people around him adopted wary expressions. This guy had a record of violence. The deep scars on the rear hull of the ship served as evidence.Howard smiled and said, "Since you refuse to leave, then stay. However, the occupants of our first-class rooms hold noble status. Should any incident occur, we'll face significant trouble. I urge you to relocate to the lower-class cabin, Mr. Adrian."He then added silently in his head, ‘I'll make sure you're put in your proper place! How dare you lowly worm from the lower class steal my spotlight! Do you even comprehend whose territory you’re in?!'Howard couldn't fathom why Adrian would behave in such a manner, but everyone present had witnessed what happened. Adrian had indeed acted inappropriately toward Sammy, right here in thi
Chapter 2910
Meanwhile, Adrian traversed past the middle-class rooms and arrived at the lower deck.Several burly men, clad in heavy fur coats, stepped forward, respectfully inquiring, "Why have you returned, sir?"Brutus and the others had witnessed Adrian being escorted away, so they hadn't anticipated his return just a few hours later.Adrian glanced past Brutus’ group and gazed at the door of his former room. It struck him as somewhat amusing to think that Alfie and the others had yet to emerge from inside."There was a minor mishap, but nothing serious. With me here, the lower deck is perfectly safe," Adrian reassured.‘That’s hard to say for the other two decks,' he thought.Adrian sensed that Autumn aimed to distract him to accomplish some undisclosed purpose. He didn't have a clear strategy to handle this situation and found himself in a rather passive position. However, being misunderstood was a minor concern for him. The real trouble would arise if Autumn's goal was achieved.There
Chapter 2911
"We thought that the items left behind by a hero like you might have a unique effect on that ghost, so we borrowed them for self-defense," Alfie explained embarrassedly.Using someone else's belongings without permission amounted to stealing, and being caught by the owner only added to the embarrassment.Adrian waved his hand, dismissing the matter as trivial. However, their words sparked a strange idea in his mind. While Alfie and the others may have naively believed that the items he left behind could affect the ghost, Adrian couldn't help but consider that it wasn't entirely unreasonable. The artifacts from the ancient tomb might indeed hold some power against Autumn.Initially, Adrian had planned to wait until the destruction of Obscura was complete before studying these artifacts. But now, he felt it might be worth examining them sooner.After reassuring the five timid men, Adrian bent down to open the boxes. With a pensive expression, he peered at the items within."Mr—""S
Chapter 2912
A few minutes later, Alfie and the others shook their heads. "We don't see any changes," they admitted.Adrian's voice turned deep and authoritative. "Find the rhythm; it's just like a human’s breathing.""Breathing?""Inhale... Exhale... Inhale..."Guided by Adrian, the five of them fixed their gazes on the cauldron. By this time, a hint of dawn graced the horizon, signaling the end of a tumultuous night."It's changing! It's really changing!" Alfie suddenly exclaimed in surprise.Initially confused, the others soon followed suit, their expressions transforming from puzzlement to shock as they continued to observe.Adrian seized the cauldron from the table and compared it with the Divine Frost Slayer Blade. While the patterns were identical, the Divine Frost Slayer Blade remained unchanged by the rhythmic fluctuations."Why is this happening?" Adrian pondered aloud, his expression furrowed with confusion.After another hour of contemplation, Adrian suddenly asked, "How much l
Chapter 2913
Adrian noticed the few individuals lingering at the doorway. However, his paramount focus lay in unraveling the mysteries of the cauldron. Thus, he chose to disregard their presence.Once Alfie and the others departed, Adrian's concentration remained steadfastly fixed on the cauldron. Its patterns continued to shift incessantly, following what appeared to be a rhythmic pattern. Yet, upon closer inspection, Adrian realized that the variations were endless, defying any semblance of predictability.Adrian's focus became completely absorbed by the small cauldron. Unknowingly, he slipped into a peculiar state… He then stiffened in shock. This feeling... It was remarkably similar to the experience he had encountered while attempting to break the seal on the Dragon Dial back in the dragon realm. Though the patterns before him differed slightly, the sensation was similar. Even though he hadn't entered that peculiar space at this moment, he perceived a subtle shift in the patterns before him.
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