The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Judging solely from Morgana’s return behavior, Jagoan and Maria struggled to discern her intentions.

Maria, in particular, fretted over the possibility that Morgana hadn’t truly departed Shiwan when she left here, but rather sought a new destination.

So, she turned to Jagoan and said, “Sir, my father once mentioned that the stone chamber where my master journeyed westward vanished without a trace. He suspected that our master must have wielded formidable magical powers to relocate or conceal that chamber. Morgana’s arrival in Shiwan Mountain this time, most likely, pertains to unraveling the secrets of that stone chamber.”

Jagoan nodded thoughtfully and replied, “I share your sentiments. It seems unlikely that Morgana would hastily depart Shiwan Mountain. Perhaps she has stumbled upon fresh leads.”

Maria, wearing a concerned expression, added, “If Morgana indeed discovers a means to augment her power through her master’s remnants or acquires elixirs and magical artifacts of value to her, her strength could become even more formidable.”

Jagoan contemplated the matter and said, “Back then, if Morvel Bazin managed to pass that ring to your father before his demise, it implies that he had insights into Morgana’s character. He must have taken precautions accordingly.”

He then continued, “Although Morgana failed to retrieve Morvel Bazin’s relics and legacy in the past, despite the passage of three centuries, I believe she still can’t overcome the safeguards he established against her.”

Maria nodded in agreement and murmured, “Let’s hope you’re right…”

***

Meanwhile, Morgana continued her westward journey without a hint of stopping.

Simultaneously, Jagoan received news that Morgana’s Boeing 777 flight to Myanmar had taken off. According to civil aviation data, the plane’s destination was nearly 200 kilometers from Shiwan Mountain, a state airport.

Observing that the van Morgana had been traveling in was also en route to the airport, Jagoan suddenly exclaimed, “Morgana is leaving China!”

Maria asked in astonishment, “Why is she departing in such haste? Has she already located her master’s possessions?”

Jagoan shook his head and replied, “I can’t say for sure, but Morgana’s abrupt departure doesn’t seem consistent with typical behavior following a major discovery.”

He continued, “As I mentioned earlier, Morvel Bazin was likely wary of her even before his passing. There’s no logical reason for her to have found his relics so swiftly. I suspect Morgana has a hidden agenda for leaving so abruptly.”

Maria furrowed her brow in confusion and mumbled, “Sir, I can’t help but feel that something doesn’t quite add up here. There’s an element of irrationality.”

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leaving, let’s follow suit. Her plane is due to arrive the Interlocken airport in about two hours. We should

hesitation, affirmed, “All members of the loyal

“I’ll arrange for the plane

hour later, Jagoan and Maria boarded a flight bound

cloak-and-dagger approach of using Isaac Cameron’s shell and renting a private jet. Instead, he utilized the Jagoan family’s private

no longer worried about Morgana uncovering their actions; thus, discretion

prepared in advance. She sat in the VIP lounge, her anxiety and unease causing

words of Morvel Bazin resounded incessantly, “Get out

shadow over the depths of her soul. Unable to contain herself, she replayed the entire sequence of

detail of her and Lucius’s induction as disciples of Morvel, reflecting, “In retrospect, Master never placed great importance on me and Lucius. If it weren’t for the rebel army hunting us down, Master might have never acknowledged us…

back, Master took us as disciples, partly to learn about the world beyond and partly with the hope that we could serve his people. He never truly considered us genuine disciples…” Morgana’s thoughts meandered back

of darkness, tens of thousands of rebel cavalrymen launched a relentless assault, relentlessly pursuing

flags, and sporting distinctive Manchu queues that set them apart from the Chinese populace, they drove the battered remnants of defeated generals into

casualties mounting. Eventually, Lucius Clark and Morgana

detachment, led by Gartu, pursued them vigorously. Hindered by the steep terrain and thick forests, the cavalry dismounted and continued the pursuit on

your lives. Refuse, and if I catch you, you’ll

Lucius through the dense woods, her shoulder bearing the painful burden of an arrow wound inflicted by a rebel cavalry archer during

festered with black, foul-smelling pus. Every jolt sent waves of excruciating pain through Morgana’s body, causing her to almost collapse uncontrollably. Thankfully, Lucius clung to her, pulling her along with unwavering

would transform into a festering scourge, spreading ulcers across her body within

step, Morgana knew

and uttered, “Lucius, save yourself! I can’t hold on any longer. If you take

resolute and unwavering, replied, “I promised your brother I would protect you. Even if it means giving my

no escape for both of us, promise me that you’ll grant me a merciful end, that you’ll stand beside me and face those rebel dogs to the death. I’d

his jaw, declaring firmly, “Morgana, fear not. If we find ourselves with no recourse, I will grant you the mercy you seek. We will confront those rebel fiends to the bitter end, and

and his men drew nearer, spotting the telltale trail

you shall face the consequences. When you fall into our hands,

fury, cried out, “Even if I become a specter, I won’t allow you fiends to go unpunished! One

on the brink of annihilation at our hands! From now on, this land belongs to us Manchus! All Chinese people who defy the Manchu shall meet