Chapter 122 (1/2)
Chapter 122 - Cursed City
”You have already gotten what you wanted, why did you return to the capital?”
”I have nothing better to do, and just wanted to return”
””
Benjamin discovered that Michelle has found a way to shut him
That is — to bullshi+t
The relationshi+p between the a companion and eneuards up But on the surface level, they appeared cooperative If he was to ask Michelle a question, Michelle would answer
But her way of answering wasn’t to Benja headache Benja, Michelle was the winner in this ‘cooperative’ relationshi+p Hence, she didn’t have to seek Benjamin’s opinion and if Benjahway
Benjamin was helpless under these circu under her roof
He had the ti that Water Ball, his relations with the Church was now severed to the point of no return There could only be one party standing It wasn't wise for hier in the Capital where the Church had a lot of influence
Benjamin had no choice but to bid farewell to the few months of noble life
He had to leave the capital
On top of that, hethe Water Ball in the ht to closing the city gates in order to capture him
It was apparent that in his current condition, it was virtually impossible for him to depend on himself to escape Recovery from the tear was rather slow and by his esti this period of time, he wouldn’t be able to cast any spells or the tear h ti him out from the darkest corners of the Capital
Therefore, his only option was to ‘cooperate’ with Michelle
He was in no position to second guess Michelle’s true intention
Even if this witch had a hidden agenda, what could he do? Benjamin’s current situation was between the devil and the deep blue sea: He would be burnt alive if he was caught by the Church or trapped and left to die by Michelle like Annie It was death either way, he ht as well naively ‘believe’ that Michelle was kindhearted enough to rescue hi doll now
He had always thought that fortune favors fools If that was the case, he didn’tthe fool and see if Lady Luck was on his side
”Where are we heading?” Benjamin inquired as both of them headed to a reht
”To the Church, to kill all the pretentious parishi+oners,” Michelle nonchalantly replied
”Great, I have alanted to do that!” Benja his speechlessness and tried his best to look like a fool with an enthusiastic expression
It was not easy to put up with hisMichelle’s bullshi+t
Benjao on
In other words, the headache did suppressed his insatiable curiosity and he did not badger Michelle on her intentions
It was just as his situation nohere he followed Michelle endlessly without knowing their destination Yet, he felt light at heart It was as if he would not mind if Michelle was to sell him off to the Church
It was like There will be an exam tomorrow and he had not revise the
He was better off following Michelle while returning to his space of Consciousness and continued the repair works Whatever that was happening in reality were left to happen
To tell the truth, in such conditions, if Michelle had led hiht unaware
Thankfully, he knew Michelle wasn’t off her rocker
Time passed and they soon came to a stop Benjamin was alerted by the System to leave the space of Consciousness and to coan to observe his surroundings
It was an abandoned backyard somewhere in the outskirts The yard was e visible was a withering tree and a well