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.”

To truly understand the situation, we must go

the Interlocken airport in about two hours. We should rush to the airport and

without hesitation, affirmed, “All members of the

and said, “I’ll arrange for the

later, Jagoan and Maria boarded a flight bound

Isaac Cameron’s shell and renting a private jet.

uncovering their actions;

a Chinese identity passport she had prepared in advance. She sat in the

the haunting words of Morvel Bazin resounded incessantly, “Get out of

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

induction as disciples of Morvel, reflecting, “In retrospect, Master never placed great importance on me and Lucius. If it

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 more than three centuries, revisiting the harrowing moment when she and Lucius were chased into

tens of thousands of rebel

rebel army attire, brandishing rebel flags, and sporting distinctive Manchu queues that set them apart from the Chinese populace, they drove the battered

battling, with casualties mounting. Eventually, Lucius Clark and Morgana found themselves bereft of

led by Gartu, pursued them vigorously. Hindered by the steep terrain and thick forests, the cavalry

and if I catch you, you’ll be taken to the capital and meet your end

ran alongside Lucius through the dense woods, her shoulder bearing the painful

notorious for coating their arrowheads with putrid corpse fluids carrying virulent diseases, had inflicted a wound that festered with black, foul-smelling pus. Every jolt sent waves of

cruelty of rebel army arrows. Even if the wound was not lethal, it would transform into a

knew

save yourself! I can’t hold on

promised your brother I would protect you. Even if it means

truly no escape for both of us, promise me that you’ll grant me a

firmly, “Morgana, fear not. If we find ourselves with no recourse, I will grant you the mercy you seek. We will confront

his men drew nearer, spotting the

shall face the consequences. When you fall into our

you fiends to go unpunished! One day, the Ming Dynasty will vanquish you all, expelling your

on the brink of annihilation at our hands! From now on, this land belongs