Catalina screamed and, left with no choice, closed her eyes as tears streamed down her face.

Suddenly, a low hum filled the air, and her restraints abruptly vanished.

Even the grand hall around them disappeared into thin air.

As Jared lunged toward her, Catalina spun around and bolted, shouting over her shoulder, “If you dare lay a finger on me, my master and my father won’t let you off. They’ll torture you to death for sure!”

Before finishing her sentence, Catalina clutched the life-saving jade pendant in her hand, ready to shatter it.

“Hey, stop running. I’m not possessed…” Jared called out quickly, alarmed to see her in tears.

Catalina paused, her gaze narrowing as she studied him closely. Her hand remained tightly clenched around the jade pendant, prepared to use it at any moment.

“Are you sure that man didn’t possess you?” Catalina asked suspiciously.

“Of course not. Do you really think that insignificant soul remnant could take over me? I eradicated it in my consciousness field long ago. Didn’t you notice that your restraints and

have disappeared?” Jared explained, trying to dispel

a moment longer before finally believing his words. Her expression shifted to anger as she glared at him. “How dare you fool me!

embarrassed to

teasing you. How could I possibly do such a thing? I’m not a monster, okay?” Jared reassured her with a wry smile before his tone turned curious. “Just now, you mentioned your father and master wouldn’t let me off. Who exactly are they?

seized the moment to

recalled that priests were permitted to marry and have children. Back in his time at Lagrange Monastery, he had known Erasmus, a priest

far-fetched to consider that Catalina’s father might be

father, a priest? Please. Don’t even think about prying into my affairs. I won’t tell you anything, you j*rk! And how dare you

just now!” After speaking, she turned on

clearly upset, which was understandable given how terrified she had been

moment, she had even braced herself

he moved, sharp,

recent injury had worsened with the sudden movement, leaving

Get up, and quit trying

coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood,

Her expression shifted to alarm as she hurried back toward him. “Are you…

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