Chapter 10 - I’ll be Away For a While… (1/2)

The Divine Lord Foeni can't think of anything to remedy the tension building up in the room. He is sure the Elder is upset, but he can't retract the words he has already said. If he knew, he probably never have mentioned anything about it.

Awkward silence is building inside the room. The Divine Lord can't help feeling guilty as he didn't expect the magical item to hold such sentimental value.

”You don't have to feel so guilty. It's okay…” Grand Elder Enoch broke his silence as he tries to cheer the dampened mood.

He tries to force a smile as he closes his eyes. He heaves a sigh of relief to steady his emotions. It's not the time to linger on the past.

He manipulates the layout so that they could have a better view as he continued, ”I have no ill intention mentioning about it, so let us just focus on this matter.”

They once again observe the status around the area. Divine Lord Foeni's expression turns grim as his resolve waver. They cannot save the Holy Guardian Lord Black Turtle without a fight.

'The mastermind is very cunning indeed. He sure has thought of everything.' The Divine Lord pondered.

”That is the current status and whereabouts of Lord Black Turtle. Rushing into Themis is unwise, so I advise you not to be impulsive.” Grand Elder Enoch stood up as he approaches the counter and pours himself some sugarcane wine.

”Thank you for the advice, Grand Elder. I'll put your words into consideration and figure something.” the Divine Lord responded.

”Always remember that. Little Eu will be troubled if something bad happens to you.” the Grand Elder said with a threatening tone.

He didn't specifically explain why he suddenly said that, but he doesn't need to ask. He just froze in his place as he gulps.

For some reason, his heart starts pounding rapidly, leaving him truly restless. His face is ashen. He is an Oracle and probably has foreseen his bold move as he avoids the elder's knowing gaze.

The Grand Elder has left the study and gave him space to think of his next move. His face twitched as he looks back at his pale and blank expression as his eyes shoot daggers and murmurs, ”I can't believe this Divine Lord is stealing my beloved granddaughter like a criminal! Does he really think I won't figure it out? The nerve of coming here...”

After he secretly lashed out his grievances, he reenters the room with a peaceful smile as if everything is normal. The Divine Lord can't help gulping once again as cold sweat runs on his spine.

He could feel that this Elder will overlook his status for his inappropriate action and deceiving the little girl. The Grand Elder adores this little girl, and he expects to feel his wrath. No one should underestimate an Oracle inside their territorial grounds.

The Divine Lord doesn't know how to defend himself from this angry Elder. As her elder, he should have at least consulted him before he initiated the Blood Contract with Little Eu. It's late to regret as he shivers in anticipation of what he could to him.

Before anything commences, Little Eu came in that gave the Divine Lord waves of relief. The knock on the door has dispersed the tension between them and seeing the little girl enters the room can't help thinking he is saved.

He might be more powerful than this Grand Elder, but how can he fight back knowing he is at fault? He deceived his granddaughter to a Blood Contract. He has all the reason to beat him up as her grandfather.

Meanwhile, Grand Elder Enoch knits his brows as he eyes the girl's impeccable timing. He is about to cast an array formation and beat up this shameless Ancient being for deceiving her. She is so young to get involved with anyone, and yet this person disregarded everything so selfishly.

”Why do you look disappointed to see me, Grand Elder? Did I come at the wrong time?” The little girl asks innocently and curiously.

The Grand Elder didn't answer her inquiry. He shrugged the idea she has foreseen what is about to happen if she didn't come.

Yes, he wanted to beat him up badly that can cause him amnesia and forget his evil intentions with his granddaughter!

But of course, the Grand Elder pushes all these thoughts as he innocently smiles, denying there is such intention.

The Little girl smile as innocent in response as she said, ”Then, I guess we take our leave now. We have been out for so long, and we need to head back to Limes Temple. You two have finished your business, right?” She asked.

She turned to the Divine Lord as she notices his ashen face. She could tell that these two were definitely engaged with something she still barely understands.

Since the Divine Lord doesn't like receiving the Elder's fury, he decided to play along with Little Eu's suggestions as he voiced out.

”I'm truly sorry, Grand Elder. I forgot that my aides are looking for me and should immediately smooth out our misunderstanding.” he carefully chuckled as he tries to act coolly, ”Let's just have this conversation some other Grand Elder...”