Luna had been worried about Marvin’s safety at every waking moment, praying constantly that his soul would be safe. Jared pulled out the black badge from his pocket.
The badge emanated a mysterious and chilling aura, as if hiding countless secrets. Then, he said slowly, “We found some clues. This is a badge I took from Stebarin Hemato, Malevolent Path Hall’s elder. Perhaps it can help restore your father’s soul.”
A trace of hope flashed through Luna’s eyes. Like a bright lamp in the darkness, that sliver of hope illuminated her path forward.
“Really? That’s wonderful!” Her voice trembled slightly with excitement as her eyes glistened with tears. “However, I can’t guarantee success. I need to study this badge first,” Jared replied to Luna seriously.
His eyes revealed a kind of rigor and responsibility, as if he were telling Luna that he would do his utmost to help her father.
“It’s all right as long as there’s hope,” Luna said excitedly, her face overflowing with a happy smile. That smile was like spring sunlight, warm and brilliant.
She then quickly led Jared and Flaxseed into the mansion, which had an interior design that resembled an earthly paradise.
“Zachary, quickly prepare rooms for Mr. Chance and Mr. Flaxseed,” Luna said to Zachary Clarke, the butler of the Linford family, her voice clear and pleasant.
“Yes, Ms. Linford,” Zachary quickly responded, his slightly bent back revealing a kind of loyalty and respect toward his master.
Soon, two rooms were prepared.
The rooms were decorated quite elegantly, with tables and chairs fully equipped. The soft and comfortable bedding on the beds seemed to be inviting people to lie in it and rest.
As soon as Flaxseed saw the room, he said impatiently, “Ms. Linford, those two maidservants…”
His eyes carried a kind of greed and longing, as if he couldn’t wait to spend a pleasant evening with those two maidservants.
Blushing, Luna replied shyly, “They’re already waiting for you in the room, Mr. Flaxseed.”
Flaxseed laughed heartily, that laughter carefree and unrestrained. “Excellent! Then I’ll return to my room first!”
After speaking, he hurriedly walked toward his own room, taking such urgent steps as if he was afraid those two maidservants would disappear should he move a second later.
Luna watched Flaxseed’s retreating figure and shook her head helplessly, then looked at Jared. “Mr. Chance, your room is over here…”
Jared nodded and followed Luna to his room.
The room’s decor was simple yet elegant, with a landscape painting hanging on the wall. The mountains and river in that painting seemed to possess a kind of living spirit, making one feel as if immersed in nature itself.
“Mr. Chance, do take a rest. I’ll prepare some drinks for you,” Luna said gently.
“No need, I want to study this badge first,” Jared replied. His eyes were fixed intently on the badge in his hand, as if he was trying to see through it to deeper secrets.
Luna nodded. “All right then. If you need anything, call me anytime.”
With that, she turned and left the room. Those light steps of hers were like a dancing butterfly, giving one a sense of enjoyment just from watching her.
Jared closed the door and took out the black badge to examine it carefully.
The badge was pitch black throughout, like the night sky, with some eerie runes carved on it. Those runes seemed like mysterious lines, emanating a chilling aura.
Jared could feel that the badge contained powerful soul energy. Like surging tides, the soul energy constantly churned in his perception.
