CHAPTER 335: INVESTIGATING

Isiah swiftly changed his clothes and took a refreshing shower using his magic before proceeding with his day.

He then approached Eijar, gently waking her from her slumber. She crawled away from Ciel with deliberate slowness, following Isiah outside.

The underground city, bathed in a perpetual ambient glow, masked the distinction between early and late hours.

Eijar, well aware of Isiah’s intentions, understood that it was time for him to set his plans in motion.

Eijar, with a measured and deliberate crawl, ascended Isiah’s body, reaching the top of his shoulders.

The creature’s movements were purposeful, showcasing a level of coordination and familiarity between the two.

He patiently waited until Eijar leaned in, her head next to his face, before softly stating, "I will see what I can accomplish in this place. In the meantime, Ciel is going to stay with you."

With a nod, Eijar acknowledged Isiah’s words, but a flicker of frustration passed through her. She hissed softly, voicing her discontent, and muttered, "As always!"

"You have to know that there is no specific time for me to go back. If there are decisions to make, you better consider the kid top priority and not her... okay?" Isiah emphasized.

Eijar looked at him, a knowing expression on her face, and replied, "I know, I know that. The kid is top priority. That girl must be mad to stay with you. If she were nearly as smart as Ethyl, she would have left you a long time ago. She’s just wasting her time and efforts on you.

Don’t misunderstand me; I don’t like her too. Just to hear you speak like that about her makes me know how pathetic she is."

The tension in Eijar’s words revealed a complex blend of disapproval and perhaps an underlying concern for Lexie’s choices.

"Enough of your nonsense. Plus, there’s something incredibly weird. They were interested in him, and that’s just pissing me off. The story he told me back in Emeprium and the way the government of Afan treated him—it all makes things more mysterious.

This is the best place to hide him here. Yet, stay vigilant. The people who live in this place are not as civilized as you might think.

People like this are animals; they are outlaws for a reason!" Isiah asserted, his frustration evident as he emphasized the need for caution in the enigmatic underground city.

Eijar, a large snake, rubbed her scales against Isiah’s cheek intimately. She whispered softly, "Master, don’t leave for too long, okay? I don’t want things to turn out like what happened in Emeprium."

She rested her head on his shoulder for a minute, a silent moment of connection between them.

Then, breaking the silence, she said, "Isiah..." However, all Isiah did was nod before signaling for her to descend, indicating that he was ready to walk away.

When Isiah departed, Eijar gracefully returned to the room. With a gentle nudge, she awakened Lexie from her slumber.

Lexie, still groggy from sleep, realized with a mix of awareness and embarrassment that she had been sleeping next to Isiah while under Eijar’s watchful eyes.

Eijar, in her direct and blunt manner, remarked to Lexie, "I guess you are willing to go pathetic all the way, right?"

The statement carried a mix of reproach and a hint of concern, as if Eijar couldn’t fathom why Lexie chose to stay in a situation that she perceived as lacking in strength or dignity.

"I am so sorry," Lexie hurriedly apologized, her words tinged with a touch of anxiety. "Did he... did he see me?"

she asked, a hint of worry in her voice, as if the idea of Isiah witnessing her vulnerable moment brought a sense of unease.

"What do you think!" Eijar retorted, her response filled with a touch of sarcasm. She crawled towards the bed, emphasizing the obviousness of the situation and leaving Lexie to contemplate the implications of Isiah potentially seeing her in such a vulnerable state.

At that moment, Lexie stood slowly and headed immediately to the bathroom. She scrutinized herself in the mirror, her insecurities surfacing.

Though her long hair added a touch of femininity in this unfamiliar place, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being overshadowed by Ethyl’s goddess-like presence.

Determined to regain composure, Lexie brushed her hair, took a refreshing shower, changed clothes, and returned to the room.

Before she could utter a word, Eijar spoke up, "He is not here. He left... he wants to do something."

The words hung in the air, leaving Lexie with a sense of uncertainty .

Without questioning the absence of information from Isiah, Lexie instinctively knew he had left without notifying her.

Lexie settled next to Eijar and expressed, "I hope that he doesn’t leave for too long."

Surprisingly, Eijar concurred with Lexie.

On that day, Khaz came to visit them, his presence a testament to his resilience despite the injuries sustained from Isiah’s attack.

It was evident that he had undergone partial healing at the city’s healing center.

When Lexie saw Khaz standing on his feet, a genuine smile graced her face.

"Ah... you look good, better than that day," she remarked. Khaz returned the smile and replied, "Well, you helped me a lot. I think that... monster was going to devour my soul if it was not for you."

Eijar, with her characteristic directness, asked, "Why are you here?"

Khaz responded, "I came to see how you are handling things... believe it or not... I feel guilty for bringing you here. I was the one who recommended you, and I just... lost sleep when I was thinking about everything that happened."

His admission carried a weight of responsibility and a genuine concern for the well-being of those involved in the unfolding events in the underground city.

"We are not going to hurt anyone," Lexie reassured. However, Khaz responded, "I am not talking about you. I could feel that you don’t have the same powers as him. He is the problem, obviously. No offense...girl "