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In the next moment, a potent gust of wind assailed her from behind, but Autumn had no alternative but to press on. When she glanced back, she was stunned by the sight that met her eyes—the Spectral Snare now hovered in the air, steadily expanding in size.Autumn could no longer maintain her composure. Her once-present ruthlessness and madness now gave way to fear. Meanwhile, the Spectral Snare loomed ominously overhead. In a desperate bid, Autumn released a piercing scream that reverberated throughout the corridor, inducing a slight dizziness in Adrian. Those who were still conscious despite their injuries were swiftly rendered unconscious by her shrill cry.Upon hearing the scream, the occupants of the lower deck instinctively lifted their heads, casting their gazes toward the ceiling. Yet, they could not discern anything amiss. Apart from the lingering echo of the ghostly wail in the air, it appeared as though no other event had taken place.Larissa was taken aback by the scream,
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Marc and Larissa exchanged looks. Their main concern now was to silence Howard.Howard thought, ‘Marc and Larissa are eighth-level Grandmasters, just like Adrian. If the ghost gets out of control and attacks, it's safest to stay close to them. But if Marc and Larissa only care about saving themselves, others could be in danger. I need to make their intentions known. Even if they want to escape, they must do so with everyone else. They can't leave everyone behind to face the enemy alone.’Under the scrutiny of the others, Marc put on a strained smile and remarked, "We should start considering our options before it's too late."After Howard brought their intentions to light, they had no option but to suggest a plan alongside the other passengers in the upper-class rooms."Mr. Marc is right. With the situation being this perilous, we need to brainstorm a solution," someone whispered.All eyes then shifted toward Howard. As the ship's owner, he surely had an escape plan.Howard sense
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Before Marc could respond, Larissa interjected, "You go on ahead. Lucy will stay with us. She'll be safe.”Howard smirked coldly. "In that case, we'll leave first," he declared.With the landing point on the Central Island of Obscura City less than five hundred kilometers away, boarding the small boats meant they could reach it within a day. This was undoubtedly the prime opportunity to escape. Since Lucy didn't value this chance, it was her loss.Howard led the first group of nobles toward the boiler room, showing no signs of hesitation. The ship’s crew members inside the room had been laboring tirelessly for the past two days to hasten their journey to the shore. Their exhausted faces bore dark circles and dirt smudges, making them appear almost as eerie as the ghost itself.As Anthony entered, all work came to a halt. Following closely behind him were about twenty nobles clad in opulent attire. These individuals were expected to remain in the upper-class deck, yet here they were
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"Adrian won’t crumble under pressure. He's not keen on agreeing to our suggestion to approach Everett, but there's still hope," Larissa explained."What do you mean?" Marc's heart raced at the prospect of revitalizing their family by aligning with Everett and momentarily forgetting about their escape plan."Hehe, imagine how Adrian will regard us upon his return after vanquishing the ghost. He’ll see that we’ve honored our commitment to remain here while all the other nobles flee. He'll undoubtedly admire us,” Marc mused, rubbing his chin thoughtfully."But how can you be so sure that Adrian will emerge victorious?" Larissa shook her head. She couldn't guarantee Adrian's triumph over the ghost. Nevertheless, they had no choice but to take the risk."At present, there's an underlying animosity between us and Howard. However, that boy has refrained from targeting us because of Lucy. But Lucy herself..." Larissa sighed.Lucy overheard her parents' conversation. After some pondering,
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Adrian gazed at the small cauldron in his hand, his satisfaction evident. Despite taking a bit longer, the peculiar little cauldron known as the “Spectral Snare” had proven to be remarkable.Once enveloped by the Spectral Snare, Autumn could not resist. In just ten minutes, her soul was completely crushed and imprisoned within the cauldron. Adrian likened it to a millstone, watching as the ghost's soul was slowly crushed within the Spectral Snare's aura until finally being confined within it.Adrian felt compelled to dedicate time to researching it and the other bronze treasures upon his return. He believed these thirteen items were more formidable than any treasures he had encountered in the dragon realm. Apart from the Lunar Edge and the Dragon Dial with their specific functions, most items in the dragon realm were useless to him. However, the Spectral Snare was different. He was certain it had more uses beyond suppressing the supernatural.After stowing away the cauldron, Adrian
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Adrian stood there stunned at the chaos that reigned on the lower deck.A throng of people clustered at the entrance to the boiler room, pushing forward as though vying for something precious. Some hurled curses, while others wailed in despair. It all appeared utterly mad.Adrian furrowed his brows, surveying the crowd. Many faces were unfamiliar, yet amid them, he recognized a few. The Wainwrights stood on the fringes, silently observing the tumult unfolding before them.Sammy spotted the Wainwrights and dashed toward them without a second thought. "Madam! Miss!" she cried out.Lucy spotted her maid returning at last and breathed a sigh of relief. Larissa and Marc watched Sammy attentively. Upon verifying she showed no signs of being possessed any longer, they too sighed in relief."Are you okay?" Lucy enveloped Sammy in an embrace, assuming the role of a protective elder sister."He saved me." Sammy gestured toward Adrian.Larissa and Marc exchanged glances, then nodded slight
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After half a minute, the scene finally calmed. Upon catching sight of Adrian, the crowd’s attitude underwent a complete transformation. The madness and confusion that had gripped them vanished entirely, replaced by gazes of gratitude and reverence as if he were their savior.Adrian could only shake his head helplessly in response. With the commotion subdued, he finally had the opportunity to approach the window and gaze outside. Twenty boats were drifting out on the sea, steadily moving farther away from the Titan cruise ship."Fetch the captain!" Adrian barked.With the ship plunged into chaos, he paid little heed to the whereabouts of those around him. Some from the lower deck had fled to the upper deck, while others attempted to pilfer belongings amid the turmoil. Despite crew members' efforts to intervene, their actions lacked coordination without Adrian's directive. Several crew members converged around him, now regarding him as their de facto leader.Upon hearing his command,
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Adrian appeared behind the Wainwright couple. Larissa swiftly turned to face him, while Marc also directed his attention toward Adrian."What's the matter? Any objections?" Adrian inquired.Marc wore a wry smile as he cautiously said, "Nearly all of the one hundred individuals who fled hold positions in the upper echelons of the empire, or at the very least, they have connections with prominent noble families...""So what?" Adrian waved his hand. "So what?" Adrian waved dismissively.Lucy and Sammy approached, both casting curious glances at Adrian. Larissa signaled to Marc, silently encouraging him to speak. However, Marc found himself momentarily speechless. Adrian stood apart from anyone they had encountered before. Unpersuadable and resolute in his methods, he posed a unique challenge. Marc hadn't encountered someone quite like him before and feared saying the wrong thing, potentially jeopardizing this hard-won opportunity.Adrian regarded the Wainwrights with a faint smile.
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