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.”

merely speculating from a distance. To truly understand the situation, we

Interlocken airport in about two hours. We should rush to

hesitation, affirmed, “All members of

said, “I’ll arrange for

later, Jagoan and Maria boarded a

Isaac Cameron’s shell and renting a private jet. Instead, he utilized the Jagoan family’s private jet in Aurous

longer worried about Morgana uncovering their actions; thus, discretion

with a Chinese identity passport she had prepared in advance. She sat in the VIP lounge, her anxiety and unease causing her leg

mind, the haunting words of Morvel Bazin resounded incessantly,

her soul. Unable to contain herself, she replayed the entire sequence of events, desperately

me and Lucius. If it weren’t for the rebel army hunting us down, Master might have never acknowledged us… never

never truly considered us genuine disciples…” Morgana’s thoughts meandered back more than three centuries, revisiting the harrowing moment when she and Lucius were chased into Shiwan Mountain by the

Eternal Mountains as he called them, Shiwan Mountains, under the cover of darkness, tens of thousands of rebel cavalrymen launched a relentless assault,

in rebel army attire, brandishing rebel flags, and sporting distinctive Manchu queues that set them apart from the

heavy losses, retreating while battling, with casualties mounting. Eventually, Lucius Clark

by the steep terrain and thick forests, the cavalry

and I, Gartu, will spare your lives. Refuse, and if I catch you,

ran alongside Lucius through the dense woods, her shoulder bearing the painful burden of an arrow wound

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

not lethal, it would transform into

step, Morgana knew her

down to save her, she choked back tears and uttered, “Lucius, save yourself! I can’t hold on any longer. If you take me

resolute and unwavering, replied, “I promised your brother I would protect you. Even if it means giving my life, I will not

she whispered, “Lucius, don’t be afraid. If there’s truly 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 rather not

we find ourselves with no recourse, I will grant you the mercy you seek.

distance, Gartu and his men drew nearer, spotting the telltale trail of Morgana’s

bend, you shall face the consequences. When you fall into our hands, my brothers and I will

cried out, “Even if I become a specter, I won’t allow you fiends to go unpunished! One day, the Ming Dynasty will vanquish you all, expelling your

laugh, “Your Ming Dynasty? Your Ming Dynasty is on the brink of annihilation at our hands! From now on, this land belongs to us Manchus! All Chinese people who