Chapter 81: Cruelty, Malice, and Madness
The instant Gary Watts's soul manifested, Ambrose tossed aside his quill, swiftly layered several defensive spells onto himself, and prepared to dive out the window.
Gary Watts merely extended a finger and gave it the lightest tap. The window instantly turned to gold, fusing seamlessly with the surrounding wall. It would never open again.
Since escape was no longer an option, Ambrose decided not to bother. At worst, he would just reincarnate again. He remained where he was, calmly waiting for Black Rose to arrive.
Staring at the gilded window, Ambrose said with undisguised envy, "Turning stone into gold... a legendary boon like that really makes one jealous."
His jealousy was genuine. If he had possessed such a boon, he would not be living in perpetual poverty.
Gary Watts shook his head. "You misunderstand. My legendary boon is not transmutation. But this isn't the time for such discussions. We can sit down and talk properly later."
"You're not going to fight me?" Ambrose asked, surprised.
Garry Watts shook his head again, his voice calm. "I have no confidence in snatching this child away under the gaze of the undead queen."
No sooner had he spoken than did several hazy silhouettes appear beside Ambrose. Black Rose and her death knight guards emerged from concealment. They had entered the room under a Mass Greater Invisibility spell, intending to ambush the old man, only to have even their Greater Invisibility seen through.