Chapter 221: A Snake in their Midst
At the secluded hideout where Devon’s followers were gathered, preparations for the ambush led by Bulun were in full swing. The plan was to capture Queen Mother Mona of Helion and use her to lure Amon. The Global Summit at Haven Forest was heavily fortified, and attempting to breach its defenses was tantamount to suicide.
For now, they were still waiting for the right moment to strike and it was when Helion’s convoy left the protective reach of the Sorel Guild and Ezekiel.
Bulun was preoccupied with the logistics of the ambush, but unbeknownst to him, Marla was busy formulating her own plan. She didn’t trust Bulun, knowing his volatile temper. She suspected his plan might fail and needed a backup.
Her smile widened as her awaited visitor finally arrived.
"I brought the divine blood you need to unlock this journal," said the man in the black hooded cloak. As usual, he wore a black mask covering the upper half of his face.
"At this point, shouldn’t you at least reveal yourself?" Marla asked, raising an eyebrow. The man’s identity was still a mystery. She knew he was collaborating with Devon and held a high position in Ebodia, allowing him easy access to the king’s palace. To Marla, he was a former spy for Devon, but his manipulative and calculative nature had become evident through their interactions.
"You shouldn’t know my identity, or else your life will be in danger," the man replied ominously, handing her the vial of blood.
’This arrogant man! Let’s see if you can keep up your arrogant act once Lord Devon is revived!’ she inwardly refuted. For now, they had to cater to whatever this man wanted since he was essentially their benefactor, providing them with everything they needed.
"Whose blood is this?" she questioned, raising a brow.