Felicia was still dazed at the unexpected termination of the adventure when she felt something shaking beside her. She looked around and saw Greya hugging her legs close to her chest, trembling in fear.
The feather ear stud was tossed on the floor.
The illusion disappeared because Greya threw it away?
Felicia did want to check out the end of the ghost ship, but she was now more concerned about Greya’s condition. “Hey, Greya, what’s wrong?”
Greya looked up from her legs with a helpless and pleading look.
Before Felicia could ask anything further, Greya chose to go into slumber and let the other “little girl’s soul” to take over her body.
“Greya” gave Felicia an innocent stare. “What’s the matter, sis?”
Felicia sighed, not knowing Greya’s intention. Greya’s soul was almost recovered, so it wasn’t necessary for her to swap personalities now.
“Sis… I’m hungry.” “Greya” made a duck-face.
Felicia shook her head and told Greya to cook on her own, while she picked up the ear stud with a grim look.
Did that boy do something stupid to Greya for real? Totally possible, considering his alchemy skills.
With that in mind, Felicia returned to her bedroom and planned to check out the illusion again. She was going to follow behind the wine thief and find out what scared Greya so much.
…
Meanwhile, Angor had returned to Real World.
It was high noon. When climbing out of Deadmen’s Dent, he felt sharp wind tingling his skin. He looked up and saw the entire Hollow Wood covered under a thick layer of snow.
The ground had ankle-level whiteness, which made it difficult to walk.
Bam!
Angor jerked his head at the sudden noise and saw Shadow intentionally kicking at a tree, causing all the snow on the tree to fall off.
The man got away in time, yet the blond magic puppet, Naga, was assaulted terribly by Shadow’s prank.
“Oh my my, Lady Naga, shall I help you remove the burden from your body?” Shadow held Naga’s jaw with a finger. His wicked expression was fully reflected inside Naga’s azure eyes.
“Please don’t do this, Master.” Naga was clearly blushing. Her voice was that of a cold machine, but the way she talked somehow contained a bit of shyness.
“Don’t do what?” Shadow put an arm around Naga with obvious intentions.
It seemed this man finally got the chance to let his urges loose after obtaining Naga. He didn’t attempt too many things while inside Dark Castle. Now that they were somewhere “more private”, Shadow couldn’t wait to have fun interactions with his new prize.
And this was also when Angor noticed that Naga had her own consciousness as well.
He already realized this when Naga displayed overwhelming strength at him. She was intentionally making Shadow’s challenge easier then.
A wizard-level puppet with intelligence… If not for their magic covenant, Angor would well stay away from Shadow.
“Master, it’s too cold…”
“Oh! I shall warm you up with my chest.”
Angor feared that the “drama” would get out of control and quickly said, “Do whatever you want. I’m going back to Water Grasse. Let’s decide on a meeting place for tomorrow.”
“Oh no no, we don’t have to. I don’t have a single coin on me right now. I’m coming with you! Also, can you lend me some coins so that I can get some clothes?” Shadow was wearing Angor’s robe for now, but apart from it, the man was still naked. The loose robe didn’t do a good job of concealing his “stick”.
“… Fine. Let’s go.” Angor frowned.
Before leaving, Shadow released the apprentices who had been under his control for half a month. These people didn’t dare to make any extra move in front of Shadow. There was only Magician who showed obvious hatred toward Shadow, as well as a doubtful glance at Angor.
When in Water Grasse, Angor tossed a small coin sack at Shadow and returned to his mansion first.