Gideon was well aware of the situation at hand. Having already disregarded commands and arrived late in Aurous Hill, he couldn’t risk disobeying again unless he had a persuasive justification. If he complied, it meant he would head straight to Willow Estates and eliminate the slumbering Evans Family along with their protectors. Such a monumental action would undoubtedly send shockwaves throughout the world.
Aurous Hill, being the epicenter of the incident, would inevitably plunge into an unprecedented state of martial law. But then, how could he uncover clues about Zachary and his gang?
To buy himself more time, the best course of action was to proactively discuss the enchanted artifact. After all, the artifact held great value not only for himself but also for the Lord.
Gideon desired to retain the piece of lightning-struck wood, capable of summoning thunder from the heavens. He also planned to reveal the ring, hoping it would grant him a few extra days of respite from the Lord’s wrath.
When Gideon mentioned the term ‘enchanted artifact,’ the Lord paused for a brief moment, then inquired coldly, “You acquired an enchanted artifact? What kind of artifact?”
Gideon explained, “My Lord, this subordinate stumbled upon a dealer selling off antiques. They had recently excavated an ancient tomb in Aurous Hill and were selling the treasures. One of them was a Quintong Dynasty jade finger ring, which conceals a complete formation within!”
The Lord immediately inquired, “What does it do? Have you tested the effects of the formation?”
Gideon replied, “The formation is a passive acupuncture technique. I speculate that it possesses some form of passive power.”
Surprised, the Lord exclaimed, “Is this true?”
With unwavering determination, Gideon asserted, “My Lord, I would never deceive you… If you doubt me, allow me to complete my mission and I will retrieve this enchanted artifact for your inspection!”
The Lord paused briefly, smiled and remarked, “Gideon, it seems you harbor selfish intentions towards me.”
Gideon hurriedly responded, “I would never dare, my Lord! Initially, I intended to confirm its authenticity and then report to you. In addition, I believe that obtaining a few additional magical artifacts and offering them to you would be an outstanding accomplishment.”
The Lord sneered and stated, “Since that is the case, you have ambition. Very well, I shall grant you three additional days. If you manage to find more magical artifacts, your return shall be met with great credit. However, if you fail to locate any such artifacts, you must not delay any further. After three days, the entire Evans family must be eradicated!”
Gideon breathed a sigh of relief, for he had won. The three-day window should provide ample time to delve deep into Zachary’s gang. If he stumbled upon superior magical artifacts, he would discard the mediocre ones and present only the finest to the Lord. However, if he failed to uncover any superior alternatives, he would have no choice but to bring back the jade ring. Yet, even with this artifact, he could still seize a potentially life-changing opportunity by exchanging it for a substantial fortune.
…
Ten minutes later, deep in the Russian Far East, Zeba found herself in a state of tranquil meditation. Like a melodic tune, she temporarily resided in this serene oasis. For individuals like her and Gideon, who had mastered the art of reiki, sleep was no longer a rigid necessity. Instead, they chose to utilize their slumber time for meditation and deep breathing.
Despite the absence of any residual reiki for their assimilation and transformation, they comprehended the significance of honing the immaculate of their own aura through these rituals.
Just as Zeba delved into her meditative state, her cell phone abruptly vibrated, jolting her awake from her peaceful reverie. The phone only accepted calls from the Lord and the other Marshals.
a special software indicating that it was the Lord who had contacted
pressed the answer button and spoke with deep
emanated from the other end of the line, inquiring gently, “Zeba,
greet her politely. It seemed
“Have you discovered any clues suggesting that Maria has been to the
tone filled with regret, “I apologize, my Lord. I have been ineffective in uncovering any information related to Maria thus
the corners of the Lord’s lips as he remarked, “Maria is quite cunning. It is not due to your incompetence that you have
he continued, “Zeba, there
that these polite words from the Lord held great significance. Without hesitation, she declared, “Please
voice resonated with authority as he stated, “I need you to
Zeba questioned, “My lord, do you want me to assist Gideon
to secretly monitor Gideon’s every
unwavering loyalty for many years. How could he possibly harbor
“While Gideon did tell me the
Lord continued, “He claimed to have obtained a mysterious magical artifact
a magical item
discovered that he visited the antique street in Aurous Hill twice. This strongly suggests that his story holds some
inquired, “My lord, I am puzzled. Even if Gideon did visit the antique street twice, how can we
records alone cannot prove anything. However, today, the Aurous Hill Meteorological Bureau issued an extreme weather warning, precisely twenty minutes after Gideon arrived at the mountain! Furthermore, I conducted a search on Aurous Hill’s local internet and TikTok. Many people were discussing a thunderous explosion near Phoenix Mountain this afternoon. According to
getting more confused and asked, “My Lord, can we really assume that he has obtained an offensive magical weapon just based on his proximity to
However, the circumstances align too perfectly to be mere coincidence. I will leave no stone unturned. Gideon’s actions have raised suspicions
By combining their actions with local internet data, the Lord could create a detailed profile of their lives. It was a lifetime sentence of
what good was a longer leash if they were still puppets in the Lord’s hands? Zeba felt the weight of frustration pressing upon her as she analyzed
her. It was even more unbelievable that a thunderous explosion occurred precisely where Gideon had been. Piecing together these events, Zeba could surmise the general context of the situation. It was highly likely that Gideon had obtained an offensive magical weapon, one that could summon
earn him the Lord’s trust. Little did he know that
if I, as a subordinate, am not as strong as Gideon, how should I handle the situation if he discovers my true
your aura and cultivation. Your strength is not significantly different from Gideon’s. With the aid of this formula, as long as you remain unseen and refrain from using your aura within a few hundred meters of him, he will be unable to detect your presence. Furthermore, I will provide you
“I understand, my
your stay in Aurous Hill. Firstly, you must spy on Gideon and ascertain the nature of his recent activities and the number of magical weapons in his possession. Secondly, be prepared to assist him
does this mean that there is a significant threat in Aurous Hill, so great
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