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His eyes bulging, his blood boiling, he was panting heavily. Marcel was obviously very angry at Klaus.

Elijah helped Marcel pour a glass of wine and comforted him gently. ”I'm very sorry for Klaus' bad behavior.” ”I also think he should kill an enemy who will kill you in a few days, not your faithful left hand.”

”Obviously not. Klaus didn't even think we were friends when he attacked.”

Elijah patted Marcel on the shoulder, as if you knew how bad Klaus was, and gave him a reasonable suggestion. ”Don't worry, Klaus' blood can cure him.”

”What?”

”Yes,” Elijah said, without changing his face from Marcel's surprise. He continued to explain, handing him the chips. ”Obviously, the blood of a half-breed can heal a werewolf's bite.”

Marcel stared at him. Elijah had come so kindly to tell him about it, he must have had a purpose, a good man in an elegant gentleman's coat, sometimes even more terrible and profound than his tyrannical brother.

The danger and cruelty of Klaus were always a reminder of your defenses, and the noble and gentle Elijah was always on your guard. People who were sold and deeply grateful to him were everywhere.

Elijah continued to drink his wine. ”Things that are quite convenient and easy to do, especially when there's a need for bargaining chips...” Isn't that so, Marcel? ”

”What kind of negotiation?” Marcel asked cautiously.

”Give them back Jane's body,” Elijah demanded. ”Allow her fellow witches to rest in peace.”

Marcel was surprised. He had expected Elijah to ask him not to trouble Klaus any more. Had the nature of his good brother changed?

Would this be beneficial to Klaus?