Chapter 294: What The Hell Is An Ekimunus?
Tobias’s eyes narrowed at the peculiar compass, his gaze fixed on the intricate workings, and he vaguely recalled an ongoing project about such compasses. Duncan’s Father practiced the creation of ancient sorcery, and he remembered when Duncan’s Father had plans to make such valuable compasses in order to access a person’s location within a short span of time– but he never knew what became of the success of the project. Moreso, Duncan’s Father never introduced his new creation after making them.
"So what does it do?" Tobias asked Duncan quietly, whilst Lucy tried to come closer so she could listen. The compass in Duncan’s hand looked ordinary, no different from the regular that can be purchased from a store, but in truth, it was just a harmless camouflage, made to hide away the real usage of the compass. Duncan’s Father had many useful creations, he was gifted with the ability to create the most destructive weapons, and that made it easier for them to dominate Caledonia– thought Lucy, or so she has heard.
"This compass shares an unbreakable connection to the chip." Duncan softly explained, "it will guide us unerringly to Marius’s location, no matter how far he strays. As long as that chip sticks with him, every step will become a trail of whispers." He glanced at Tobias who seemed to grasp the usefulness of the chip now, but the confusion lingering on his eyebrows were yet to vanish.
Duncan’s calculative gaze returned to Marius, and it was better not to interfere more than they already had. His main concern was Marius’s attempt to get into the heads of everyone, and if given that chance, it will be too late to do anything. The least they could do presently was to make sure he doesn’t manipulate his way into the heads of anyone, especially Ivan’s. However, Duncan couldn’t really grasp his intention from making such a presence in the Chevalier Palace– if he didn’t have that child in his captive, heaven knew a blood bath would occur right in front of the Palace gates.
"Why did he come here?" Duncan murmured questioningly to himself.
Meanwhile, below the ground level, Marius had his attention fixed on Ivan. A coy smile curved his lips at his lack of reciprocation, and he said, "all I wanted from your family was what they stole from me. That Orb was rightfully mine from the start, it belongs to me, and I guess, your Samantha realized who her true Master was, isn’t that why she left you and...came back to me? She came to me willingly, and I made her mind again. Everything is going as it should be, now all I need is this little boy to complete–"
"You better not lay your filthy hands on my son!" Madeline’s voice rang out, slicing through the air like a piercing arrow, and her eyes flared when he crouched down to pet her own son. "What do you want from my son? He’s just a child! If you have issues with us then so be it, but don’t bring my innocent son into this!!" Madeline took another step forward despite Cassian’s attempt to make her stay back. She wasn’t going to just lay back when some demon had her precious son under his captive, and her fury was evident in her gleaming dark eyes.
"Mama!" Alain called out to his Mother, a mix of fear and confusion painting his visage. Madeline’s strength wavered at the sight of her son, and she couldn’t help but assure him the only way she knew how to.
"You don’t have to be afraid, okay?" She said, whilst trying to steady her trembling voice, "don’t... try to fight your way out, no one will hurt you, you’re my brave boy, aren’t you? So just..." her voice faltered when she sensed the condescending smile on Marius’s lips.