Chapter 64: Inquiries
“Could you assist me in sealing this?” Miles asked the boss of the shop, indicating a box he wanted welded. “The finish isn’t crucial, we just need it closed up.”
Finding himself outside an aluminum door and window shop that hadn’t yet closed for the day, Miles sought the owner’s help in welding the gold-tinted box he carried with him.
As the welding process began, the gilded foil melted away, uncovering shocking stains of crimson.
“What’s this? Some kind of leakage?” The shopkeeper questioned, startled by the color.
“It’s chicken blood, intended for evil repelling,” Miles responded, fabricating a rationale on the spot.
“I see.”
The owner chose not to probe further. His interest lay solely in earning, and the specifics mattered little.
Miles mused to himself, “If it’s not completely sealed, the ghost will inevitably break free. The residue of Ethan’s ghost blood is currently acting as a barrier, but it appears to be a temporary fix. Once the potency of this fresh blood wanes, the spirit will undoubtedly try to break loose again. The only solution is to permanently seal this crevice.”
Choosing caution, Miles decided to get the box welded immediately.