Chapter 256
Evander strode up to him, gripping his shoulders and looking him up and down. “Good. As long as you’re okay. Exander said, his voice choking
Though Percival still looked pale, there was no sign of imminent death.
The room reeked of blood, a stark reminder to Evander of how close Percival had been to brushing shoulders with death just moments ago,
“Alright, you all chat. I’ll head back to my room. Odalys said, tactfully excusing herself
As Odalys turned to leave. Evander stepped forward, blocking her way. He gave a slight bow,
“Odalys, I really want to thank you for tonight. If it weren’t for you, I have no idea what would’ve happened, Evander said sincerely, his brimming with gratitude.
Callum had already filled Evander in on everything that had transpired downstairs.
Now, seeing Percival standing here alive and well, Evander was certain it was all thanks to Odalys.
“No need I accepted your rubies earlier, so this is just me doing my part,” Odalys replied in a low voice.
The rubies they had given her were more than enough to cover the cost of saving Percival’s life.
For Odalys.
s, taking payment for a job and delivering results was simply a matter of principle
“Rubies” Oh, that’s a great idea!” Evander exclaimed s
stone
I suddenly. He smacked his f
forehead as if struck by inspiration and turned to Dorian.
“Dorian, get someone to retrieve them. They’re under my pillow. Bring me
e 199 rubies,” he instructed with a sweeping gesture.
“Why not 200 rubies, Mr. Stewart!” Callum blurted out instinctively.
Evander, known for his generosity, had clearly chosen the number intentionally.
“Shh. I have my plan Evander snapped, silencing Callum with a sharp reprimand.
Odalys opened her mouth, intending to refuse the gesture, but before she could utter a word. Dorian had already rushed off.
Her protest was left unspoken, and she sighed, swallowing her words.
“By the way, what was with the thunderstorm over the Stewart Villa earlier? And why did Dorian and the other guards return with their clothes in tatters? What’s going on? Evander asked, his curiosity piqued.
His focus had shifted entirely away from Percival and onto
o Odalys.
There was an undeniable intrigue about her, and the strangeness of recent events only made her seem more enigmatic.
Odalys offered a concise explanation. “It’s simple. After I returned from the Bennett Villa, I noticed Percival’s energy was unstable. I had a strong feeling he would suffer a relapse tonight. So, I instructed Dorian and his team to seal off every road around the Stewart Villa.
“I gave them talismans to place at key intersections, effectively locking down the villa. Then, I located the best spot to help Percival purge the toxins in his body. Using thunderstruck wood, I summoned lightning to strike.
“When the lightning struck, it targeted the villa’s key entry points, concentrating all the negative energy in his bedroom. The lightning acted as a barrier, stabilizing Percival’s spirit, while the venomroot I previously prepared catalyzed his treatment.
“I infused the venommet with lightning aura, channeling it into his body. It dispersed the negative energy and helped regenerate his cells.”
A læravy sdence followed her explanation.
While her words made the process sound straightforward, everyone understood it was anything but.
“However,” Cadalys continued, stretching her arms nonchalantly. “The poison in his body hasn’t been fully neutralized. It’s merely been suppressed for now. What happens next depends on how effectively the lightning aura integrates with his system.”
“Negative energy? Where did that come from?” Orson raised his hand timidly, breaking the silence.
replying. “His prolonged illness has left las boily weaker than most. I’m talking about a deficiency in
Odalys glanced at Percival Barielly before reply positive energy
“This makes him more susceptible to being overwhelmed by negative energy, especially when he’s on the verge of a relapse. He is so weak that the negative energy takes over, plunging him into a coma.”
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“Some people mistake it for a curse, but the truth is much simpler. His frail condition makes it impossible for him to wake up normally” Odalys
concluded
