Chapter 82 - The Ark Of Revelation (2/2)

”Not only we were wrong, but I don't think the Umbras possess the 'starving' thing either,” replied Gab, looking at the Earl's notes.

”Meaning?”

”You mentioned that they are the definition of 'you are what you eat'. In that sense, shouldn't they lose the ability of 'starving'? The Umbras take the victim's power as their own. So why are they still able to erase our memories of that person?” asked Gab, once more.

”No...”

”Mavislin?” asked the Earl.

”You kept denying it, right?” asked Gab.

The Valkyrie's face went pale as she glowered at the Baron.

”Denying what?” asked a very confused Yan.

”The fact that Baldwin's information was wrong.”

The Valkyre clenched her fist, gripping tight onto the letter that she stole from the Marquess. Her heart was in conflict, whether or not she should accept the truth or continue to listen to her superior. After all, Baldwin was one of her closest allies. Why should she listen to humans anyways?

Perhaps Baldwin truly did not know about the Umbras as well. But there another reason, one that Mavislin tried to hide deep within herself.

She'd complained about how humans were disgusting creatures. Two-faced creatures. They were sad, selfish and manipulative. They steal from others and are stolen from. They were ugly on the inside.

They would use means and ways to get what they wanted, even it was wrong. Their best trait was being in denial of the truth. Humans would rather receive comforting lies than painful truths. All because of the want to paint a fake life for themselves. Because the truth is too much for one to bear.

For all she knows, Mages could have the same ugliness pumping within their bodies. She couldn't tell she was turning into a human or that the two kinds were one of the same.

”Mavislin. Why do you think that Sir Noble was lying?” asked Gab, with a deadpanned look.

The Valkyrie bit her lip, refusing to look at Gab or answer his question.

”You want to protect him, it's fine. And I'm not asking you to accuse me, either. But just think about it. Why would he give you the wrong information?”

”There's a chance that he overlooked some things...” replied the Earl, trying to vouch for the Valkyrie.

Baron Tauzon shot a glare towards the Earl's direction.