Chapter 380 - 331.2 : Doomed (1/2)
Both parties refused to move which resulted in a long silence. Arthur saw the visitor was still within the range of his map. As for the blind man, he didn't dare to get close to Arthur's room.
Moreover, his job was to find the murderer and not to kill him so risking his life just to chat isn't worth it. An enigma like Arthur is someone to befriend rather provoke which is why he's here instead of somewhere else, telling Athard the truth.
If possible, he even wanted to rope Arthur to Black Rose. His means are ruthless and fatal, to bring such a dangerous person to the organization would benefit him greatly.
The Black Rose organization didn't need loyal people but to strong ones. If they want to join, they're forced to swallow some kind of mechanical bug that will kill the person if breaks one of the rules. It's dangerous but the rewards are plentiful and generous, unfortunately, they lack capable personnel so they're always seeking candidates such as Arthur.
The old man wasn't confident in convincing Arthur especially after seeing his cautious attitude. After an hour or so passed, the elder decided to back off. He still is unsure about Arthur's strength and wanted to test him so he went to Athard.
…
”Are you sure?”
Athard's eyes flashed with a murderous glint. He didn't even try to hide his expression as he clenched his fists in rage. As for the blind old man, he soon excused himself without adding a single word.
He successfully completed his job and all that's left is to watch from the sidelines.
The Patriarch didn't waste any second as he went to meet the Grand Elder. Unlike him, Shu Ru's grandfather was rather calm and composed even when he saw Athard unsightly expression.
”I found the bastard!”
Seeing the seriousness of Athard, the Grand Elder glanced at him and answered
”And who is it?”
”It's the man your granddaughter brought.”
The Grand Elder didn't seem particularly surprised as he nodded his head but said nothing. Athard became momentarily confused before glaring at the Grand Elder, clearly demanding an explanation.
”I'm still investigating his background. It's better to remain still for now.”
”Why wait?! He cannot escape as long as he's here.”
The old man frowned and retorted
”Are you sure about that? This time, Ru'er brought a tiger to our den… and not a docile one, at that.”
Athard wasn't pleased with what he heard, he snorted and angrily left the room, clearly not agreeing to what the Grand Elder said.
Unfortunately, just as the Patriarch left, another figure appeared near the old man. He was wearing a dark cloak that covered his whole body, including his face.
He sat next to the old man and removed his hood then said
”I didn't expect you to remember me, hahahaha”
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As if he was still a child, the old man cheerfully took out exquisite golden leaves and began preparing tea from himself and the guest.
”Hehehe how can I not? Though you looked a bit different when we first met, I would never forget your Dark Magic.”
The man sitting beside the Grand Elder was the spitting image of Arthur. The only difference is his short grey hair and his healed eye. One more eye-catching thing is the two long black sheaths hanging on his waist.
”Enough with such a boring topic. How are things lately?”
The old man poured some of this calming tea to Arthur while chuckling
”I'm already one foot into the grave. I'm just spending the rest of my days in relaxation.”
After sipping some of the hot tea and enjoying its flavor, Arthur stared at the Grand Elder and said:
”You're as energetic as ever, how can you have one foot in the grave. Back when we first met, you were a crybaby yet here you are trying to be wise hahaha”
The old man coughed a few times in embarrassment and quickly changed the topic. The two talked for a long time before Arthur suddenly looked to the roof and furrowed his brows.
Noticing this, the old man was about to say something when he suddenly felt chills ran down his spines. The colorful room they were in transformed into a mix of black and white as three malevolent things appeared from nothingness.
With transparent bodies and decaying flesh, their appearance was creepy and grotesque as their upper body resembled a rotten corpse and the lower part was similar to a ghost.
”Tsk!”