Chapter 57: First Reward
"Tsk! You remain the same brooding soul I met the last time, my dear Xavier," Lucian couldn’t help but chuckle, observing that his old friend hadn’t undergone much change despite their prolonged separation. "And why have you chosen to hide yourself in this location?"
"Have you forgotten who we are? We are Immortals. And we are Immortals that are confined to this meek mortal realm. How can I be content in one place?" Xavier said.
"Ah, my apologies. What I mean is, given how many good locations you possess, why this pitiable town? Could it be that you’ve begun to recall—" Lucian’s words tapered off abruptly.
"Carry on with your thoughts, Lucian. But..." Xavier demanded with a resolute tone. "I have come to the conclusion that you are holding something from me. What are you withholding from me, my dear Lucian?"
A mischievous grin graced Lucian’s features as he remarked, "Curious, are you? Do you really want to know the answer? Then come to the Old Palace!" With that, he disappeared before Xavier could utter a word.
A frown appeared on Xavier’s face, and for a while, he seemed to be thinking about something deeply. Before long, he also vanished from that place.
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Iris had finally completed her task: erasing her tracks and sending crucial information to the police. A sense of relief washed over her; her long, hectic, but enjoyable day ended.
With exams coming up, she put her studies aside, confident in her understanding of the material Justin was giving her — she already memorized all the materials.