Friday morning, On Milton Street.
Francis' house.
Emma, who was still uneasy, sat quietly looking at the road outside the house. Residents' activities are still as usual, but occasionally residents will glance inside this simple big house for certain reasons. Information about the son-in-law of the Franciss family who is a suspect in mass murder becomes the main topic.
Leonard and Diana could do nothing to comfort their daughter.
At this time, a knock sounded from the front door.
It was a woman who was in her early thirties. She has long blonde hair that reaches down to her waist. On her head is a white veil with a beautiful gold pattern.
Her charming blue eyes stared straight at Leonard who opened the door.
"Good morning Mr. Francis" said the woman bowing slowly.
Leonard raised the corners of his eyes when he found out who had come to his house in the morning. "High Priestess, Mrs Taylor"
"Good morning, Your Highness" Leonard answered the greeting with a slightly stammering attitude.
"What about my son-in-law?" Leonard didn't even let Kennet Taylor enter because of his high curiosity.
Kennet Taylor dropped his expression. She with a look of obvious pity opened her mouth as she said, "May I come in? I'll explain the situation now." Kennet Taylor glanced inside and saw Emma sitting up staring blankly out the window.
"Okay" Leonard was surprised and then politely allowed Kennet Taylor one of the high priests of the light of wisdom church to enter.
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The horse carriage runs at a moderate tempo. on it Jack Miller and Zach sat next to each other as Zach tried to cover his face so he wouldn't be recognized.
"Highland foothills, I remember it's quite a dangerous area. Although I've never been to that place personally, but according to what I know it's prone to landslides and lots of beasts." Zach slightly recalled common knowledge among the people.
Jack Miller was a little calmer and didn't show any extra expressions. "Yes, it is quite dangerous. But until now no natural disasters have occurred there since our residence of the Boreas Clan was formed. Well, even though beast problems can't be denied they do occur frequently"
"But what can't firearms do nowadays... Even the scariest lion will surely die from a bullet or two"
Zach fell silent, not knowing what subject to raise. At this moment, Jack Miller gritted his teeth and asked a question, "Tell me, how did you manage to paint the Clourfuss symbol on your crate?"
Zach thought for a moment before explaining at length how it all started. From the first time he'd gotten the book from a little girl, and how he'd barely managed to paint the Clourfuss symbol on the paper, and how a black shadow appeared and circulated around his neck for a few moments before disappearing.
Of course, except for things related to himself that go back to the past, he doesn't talk about it. Zach knew that this wasn't something that could be talked about normally, considering that He had told the Captain about something similar and ended up having a bad day.
Even though the Astral Vilion that was the root of the problem at that time was gone, but in Zach's mind there was still a feeling of reluctance to mention about it.
Jack Miller apparently wasn't surprised at how He painted the Clourfuss symbol on paper. But instead interested in the origin of the book that Zach meant.
In the inspection he and his men carried out, Jack Miller did get a strange book that did not contain any writing. And even some of the pages are torn and missing.
At this moment Jack Miller averted his eyes then said in a low voice and confused expression, "I've never heard of such a book... Dwayne Clourfuss is indeed a descendant of Clourfuss who lived in the Dark Ages"
"I know about almost all of the books, but this is the first time I've heard of such a book. This is classified information. If there really is a book like you said, then it would basically violate the rules made for the peace of society"
Zach was starting to get an understanding of that. He had not thought about this before. One thing for sure though is that no one can prove the book's existence now that its contents mysteriously disappeared after Zach Activated the Clourfuss symbol.
This raised many questions in his mind.
Jack Miller thought a few seconds later and said carefully, "I'll investigate about that. The girl you're referring to seems to live in the Redcloud Street area."
Zach nodded lightly.
Time quickly passed, and the sun was starting to set, Zach realized that they had arrived at a large mansion that looked seemed to have an unimaginable area.
The mansion had its own gate and walls that seemed to be used to protect themselves from wild animals. The gate was made of wood and looked a bit ancient with all kinds of unique symbols engraved on it, although it wasn't very clear because it was getting dark.
"Here we are" An old man with a well-defined face and gray hair said as he turned to Zach And Jack Miller.
It was a member of Clan Boreas but was in a branch. Different from Jack Miller who came from the mainline Clan Boreas.
Zach got goosebumps a little at the old man's deep voice. Since earlier, Zach almost thought he didn't exist because he never delivered the slightest sound.
Jack Miller stood up and got out of the carriage with Zach.
"Thank you, Mr Gillet." Jack Miller bowed slightly in salute.
It was answered directly by Tony Gillet with a smile and a bit of respect. After that, Tony Gillet left them and apparently also left the mansion and headed back the way he came from.
Zach was a little taken aback "Mr Gillet?"
He knew someone with that name, it was Leon Gillet. The detective who had interrogated him.
Jack Miller straightened his long tie as he said, "He is the father of Leon Gillet, the man who put you in the church prison. I believe you know Leon Gillet..."
Zach nodded lightly. "Is He also a member of Clan Boreas?"
Jack Miller nodded "Yes, even though they are from clan branches"
Zach felt enlightened, understood a few things a little. It was a fact that, it was Leon Gillet who imprisoned Zach in the church. This also led Zach to believe that the military and "Clan Boreas" had no connection at all.
If not then Leon wouldn't have handed Zach over to the church.
After a moment of silence, the wooden Gate opened and revealed the ancient mansion more clearly.
And what was surprising was that inside was not only a large mansion, there were also several small houses and several people who were active while focusing towards the opened Gate.
"Time is power, I will directly escort you to the Clan head"
At least, tomorrow the ritual will be held. And for safety reasons, you will be placed in the dungeon again.
"I guess you're used to it" Jack said as if it was a natural thing.
Zach could not help but accept this. The shadow creatures on his body were indeed still hiding an unclear danger.
After going through several trips around the vast and large mansion, Jack Miller finally arrived at a special room that looked more ancient than the others.
Jack Miller took a deep breath before knocking twice on the door.
"Come in." The hoarse voice of an old man sounded quite clear from within the room.