599 The Last Checking, The Day Before Returning to the Spirit Dimension (2/2)
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”That's not the answer to my question.”
Mark grumbled. He would rather have the Eyes stay away from him, considering that he was a Blood Demon that the Eyes should be eliminating.
”Didn't I tell you before that I'm spending my time here to relax since there was really no other places to go to?” Fourth reasoned properly. But then, she dropped a question that made Mark frown.
”What are you worried about? The fact that you're a Blood Demon and your family is the same?”
Mark frowned but did not react too much. After all, it was already given that it would be revealed after how he asked questions this morning. Although showed it like he was just interested, there was still a chance for it to be revealed.
Nevertheless, Mark found it odd.
Fourth already knew, but she was not making any move and confronted him about it.
”Actually, I have another errand.”
Fourth said as a glowing crystal ball, about the size of a baseball, appeared on her hand.
”Our Master already knows that you're a Blood Demon. But because of special circumstances on you, we are not going to make any move or plan on eliminating you or the remaining Blood Demons in your base. My Master sent this just before I returned here.”
And there, Fourth flicked her hand, and the crystal magically floated towards Mark.
Mark did not hesitate to catch the crystal as he could not detect any ill intent from Fourth. The moment he touched the crystal, however, he froze.
The crystal exploded with bright light, and a rather soothing voice entered Mark's ears. It explained everything that was happening and why he would not be subjected to elimination. At least, not now.
Hearing everything he needed to know from the plan of the Eyes and the Observer, Mark's mind returned to reality.
”So, you guys want to make me as a tool, isn't it?”
Mark asked. He was quite dissatisfied with the arrangement.
Unexpectedly, Fourth showed a complicated expression.
”I know, right? Being treated like a tool is not something that everyone can accept. At least, you and your family won't be subjected to complete annihilation, right? You have no choice to accept it.”
That was right. Mark had no choice but to accept it. Then, a question entered his mind.
”Let me ask something.”
”What is it?”
”What will happen to the others if I died before the plans of your master started?”
Mark could not help but ask. It was the worst-case scenario but it was better to have knowledge about it.
There, Fourth froze after receiving the question. Though rather than actually freezing, it was more like she was receiving a reply from somewhere.
And when she came to, she immediately replied in a pitiful manner.
”We will have no choice but kill the remaining Blood Demons if you died. After all, only you have the ability to consume souls among the Blood Demons, right? Then, the others will be prone to become the Avatar of that Evil God instead. That can't happen, right? So you better take care of yourself.”
That pushed Mark into contemplation. It was one more thing to worry about.
Without being able to do anything about it, Mark could only sigh.
”Don't worry. I know you will be fine! I believe in you!”
Fourth said assuringly, which made Mark quite confused as to how this girl got that confidence on him.
Well, in the least, Mark knew that the Observer and the Eyes would not meddle in his business in a negative way.
While in those thoughts, Mark then remembered the last thing he needed to do. It was to check on Aimee and the stone egg she had. It was still postponed because of the things he needed to do.
That was when a thought entered his mind and his eyes fell on Fourth.
”Why are you looking at me like that?”
Fourth was confused.
”Actually, I had a question. But I have to show you someone first.” Mark replied. ”That's possible, right?”
”Hmmm.... There's no problem, I guess?”
Fourth agreed and Mark led her to the place where Aimee was staying.
But then, when they entered and Fourth saw Aimee...
She froze in total shock.