Chapter 301: Always at Your Disposal
Devon grunted in irritation, pacing the dark chamber. Destroying Merlot’s soul and spirit had given him complete control over the body, but the cost had been high, his memories were fragmented, many lost entirely. What remained were only the recent fragments, memories tied to Merlot’s activities and Marla’s manipulation when she awakened Devon’s blood thread within Merlot’s body.
He paused, a smirk forming on his lips. Even with his limited recollection, he could recognize Merlot’s brilliance. The man had been cunning, meticulous to the point of concealing his true identity even from Devon. Only now did Devon fully grasp that the Merlot he had been colliding with from Ebodia was, in fact, Ezekiel’s second cousin, Greg Elrod.
Like Devon, Greg had harbored an insatiable thirst for power. His ambition had been ignited years ago when he watched Ezekiel crowned Crown Prince of Ebodia. Greg had craved that position for himself, burning with jealousy and hatred ever since.
"Fools like him are easy to manipulate," Devon muttered under his breath. "But his drive for power... that might prove useful yet."
His smirk widened as he began plotting his next moves, determined to turn every piece of the shattered puzzle to his advantage.
His eyes darted to where Floria had fled, and he grunted, "That woman will serve her purpose soon enough." He then went to Merlot’s hidden chamber and created a portal. One thing he loved about his new body was not just how fit it was physically, but how strong his inner energy had become.
Devon stepped through the portal and into the heart of his hidden domain. The air was thick with the scent of dark magic, and the ground seemed to pulse with a malevolent energy. His three mighty dragons stood guard, their scales gleaming with the power of black magic as they looked at him with glowing eyes.
"Milord!" one of his followers hurried towards him, bowing in reverence. "We’ve collected Marla’s shattered soul, but-"
Devon’s expression darkened instantly. His plan to resurrect Marla had been set into motion. He had intended to use the same method that had worked with Lumina... The soul inside Floria’s body’s true name. Transferring Marla’s soul into a new body was the next step. Floria’s or Lumina’s body would serve him well, both beautiful and able to satisfy his twisted desires.