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 must

and urged, “Since Morgana is intent on leaving, let’s follow suit. Her plane is due to arrive the Interlocken airport in about two

affirmed, “All members of the

and said, “I’ll arrange for the

Maria boarded

renting a private jet. Instead, he utilized

longer worried about Morgana uncovering their actions; thus, discretion was

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

her mind, the haunting words of Morvel Bazin

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

never placed great importance on me and Lucius. If it weren’t for the rebel army hunting us down,

with the hope that we could serve his people. He 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

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

distinctive Manchu queues that set them apart

battling, with casualties

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

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

Lucius through the dense woods, her shoulder bearing the painful burden of an

a wound that festered with black, foul-smelling pus. Every jolt sent waves of excruciating pain through Morgana’s body, causing her to almost

if the wound was not lethal, it would transform into a festering scourge, spreading ulcers across her body within days

Morgana knew her time was running

her, she choked back tears and uttered, “Lucius, save yourself! I can’t hold on any

brother I would protect you. Even if it means giving my life, I will not abandon you. I won’t face

in Morgana’s eyes as 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 fall into their hands and

you seek. We will confront those rebel

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

cruel grin, “Since you refuse to bend, you shall face the consequences. When you fall into our hands, my brothers and I

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

“Your Ming Dynasty? Your Ming Dynasty is on the brink of annihilation at our hands! From now on, this land belongs