William couldn't imagine how Alice, a mid-level Soulmancer, managed to frighten two legendary fantastical creatures into trembling.
Of course, without his earlier intimidation, Luna would never have obediently taken a bath.
After the two little ones had bathed, they lay pitifully on the soft big bed, especially Luna, who curled up like a freshly bathed kitten, her whole demeanor deflated.
It wasn't until Alice brought the painting William had given her from another room into the bedroom that the two creatures' eyes began to shine.
Luna didn't recognize the runes in the painting but could already feel that it was at least a magical artifact.
Even in the Underworld, such a painting would cause a fierce scramble for possession.
The painting seemed to have its power sealed, as they hadn't sensed its presence when they entered the manor.
