Chapter 437 Odalys didnt p i get out of the car to follow him .
Instead , she stayed seated , watching as the old mans figure vanished around the corner .
A few seconds later , he reappeared , stepping out from the same bend Odalys smirked roldly , observing his cautious movements .
10 She knew he was testing for a tail .
If someone had been following him , they would have rushed to catch up when he disappeared , only to a collide with him the moment he reappeared .
But when the man emerged and saw no one behind him , it was clear he confirmed no one had been on his Only then did he stride confidently toward a narrow a alley .
Odalys stepped out of the car , moving swiftly behind him .
As he entered a courtyard and closed the door behind him , Odalys halted .
Her foot hovered in mid air before retracting She stood in the shadows , inspecting the courtyard .
It wasnt just an ordinary place it was protected by a powerful barrier .
Any intruder who came too close would trigger a lethal force , and anyone inside would immediately sense it , forcing them to flee .
Interesting Odalys murmured , a small chuckle escaping her lips .
So , youve got more tricks up your sleeve than I thought .
To think that after all these years , youve still got a place to land here in Crownridge .
Earlier , when she had deliberately approached him , she had assumed he was loyal to the Stewart family someone she could manipulate into believing she trusted him completely .
Percivals appearance in the mountain village had made him feel smug , thinking his plans were working perfectly But neither she nor Percival had been fooled .
They had seen through his facade long ago .
All of it his sons death , which seemed like an accident- was likely part of his own twisted scheme to gamer sympathy and lower others guards .
Now , standing at the edge of the courtyard .
Odalys took a talisman from her pocket .
With a few quick , practiced strokes in the air , she tossed it toward the barrier The moment the talisman touched the barrier , the wards around the place were momentarily undone , opening a hidden door .
Odalys stepped forward her presence concealed , moving quickly into the courtyard .
From the outside , the place seemed ordinary .
But Odalys could sense the intricate array of formations in place .
The items scattered around what appeared to be mere decorations were actually arranged according to the sacred mirror array .
Any slight disturbance , any wrong move , and the entire formation would activate , trapping anyone inside .
The consequences would be fatal .
She had encountered such deadly arrays before , but it was rare to see one in Crownridge .
Yet here it was She entered , standing near the entrance .
The old man , now inside , turned back sharply , his eyes scanning the space .
Whos there ? he called , his voice war .
He stepped toward the door , scanning the area outside .
When he saw no one , he was visibly unsettled .
Whats going on ? Why do I keep feeling like someones watching me , yet I cant see anyone ? Could someone have used an invisibility talisman ? No , thats impossible todays people dont even understand the basics of these arts , the old man muttered to himself , his brow furrowed .
There was no trace of mourning on his face no sign of grief for the son he had just lost .
Instead , there was only cold calculation and a look of cruel resolve Not bothering to linger , he quickly shut the door behind him and left in a hurry , walking as though he were fleeing for his life .
Odalys followed silently , keeping a safe distance until he exited the alley .
Only then did she return to her car , To set up such a secretive array in a back alley like this in Crownridge , she reflected , her mind sharp .
And yet hes been hiding away in his mountain village , playing the victim ! Her thoughts shifted , deeper and darker .
Could the visions I saw in Edies consciousness have something to do with him ? She thought of the strange power in Sophias body .
Whats the connection between him , Edie , and Sophia ? And if he knows Sophia , why did she never even acknowledge him during that variety show ? She went after that disgusting Rafael , but never once crossed paths with this man .
1/2 Chapter 137 Odalys sank into thought , her mind racing .
Her instincts were always sharp she could feel something was off with these people , but their fates had clearly been tampered with .
It was impossible to read through the layers of manipulation .
Everything seemed to be part of a larger , preordained plan , What she saw was only a surface level illusion .
So.
Odalys didnt jump to conclusions .
Instead , she followed the trail step by step , unraveling the web bit by bit , forcing them to reveal their true Some people might rush to judgment , mistaking appearances for the truth .
But those who acted too hastily often ended up walking right into someone elses trap sometimes paying the ultimate price .
Having travelled through times .
Odalys understood the value of her life .
She wasnt about to throw it away recklessly .
As she started her car to leave , a sudden sharp pain in her chest made her pause .
Percivals in trouble ? Her mind reeled , disbelief washing over her .
She almost couldnt believe it .
Looking up , she noticed the sun had been suddenly obscured by dark clouds .
The air around her seemed to shift , as though a storm was brewing .
It felt like everything was closing in on her .
In that moment , Odalys was almost thrown off balance .
Her eyes , now cold and sharp , seemed to freeze the very air around her .
In a remote , decaying town , the once thriving buildings were now long abandoned .
The air was thick with the calls of crows , and shadows flitted through the ruins .
Mr.
Stewart , somethings off here , Callum remarked , glancing around with unease .
He surveyed the area , which resembled a desolate burial ground .
Blood , dried and cracked , stained the earth , and fragments of bodies littered the ground .
Percival stood calmly , his hands clasped behind his back .
He looked around with the detached demeanor of someone who had expected this all along .
His gaze swept over the surroundings like a god surveying the world he had created .
As I suspected , he muttered .
This place was once a bustling town , but something went terribly wrong .
The people here died , and now its a burial ground a place no one dares approach anymore .
He stepped forward , completely unfazed .
The Simpson villa the location is correct , but this is a cursed ground .
The negative energy here is heavy .
The Simpson family had no idea Id come here .
They never realized the danger in this place .
Callum , trying to match Percivals calm demeanor , immediately understood the gravity of the situation He said , Looks like the Simpson villa has more secrets than we thought .
As Odalys suspected , the Simpson family is hiding something , but its Quinton who seems to be at the center of it .
We dont know much about him .
Hes the one who runs the Simpson family , but rarely shows himself , never interacts with people from our circle .
Percivals lips curved slightly , an edge of coldness in his voice .
The more elusive someone is , the more likely theyre hiding something .
He might not even be humant Callum shivered involuntarily at the words .
Not human ? He blinked in confusion , his voice faltering .
You mean hes not human ? But he came to the Stewart family once , and that was in broad daylight A col held