The redârobed messengerâs voice chilled the air, evoking the image of a Grim Reaper emerging from the depths of hell. Its sinister tone carried a lethal intent, sending shivers down the spine.
Upon hearing the words, Wonne and landon felt a sudden plunge into an icy abyss, their holtes trembling with fear. Gritting his teeth, Landonâs voice resonated with determination, âWeâre family. If weâre going to face deathâ¦â
âMr. Katz!â Lawrence cried out.
His expression changed drastically upon hearing Landonâs words He swinly pulled Landon and Yvonne close anul spoke with solemnity, âOne sacrifice is enough. Thereâs no need for moir lives to be lost. Tell my sister that I absolutely love skiing! If I donât make it back, ask her to get me a pair of ski boots and burn them for inel With those words, Lawrence suddenly puslied Yvonne and Landon away and called out, âMiss Kirby, please take them and leave Tiana had been waiting for these instructions Without hesitation she firmly grasped Landon and Yvonne, swiftly guiding them out of the restaurant and disappearing from Lawrenceâs sight The redârobed messenger stared at Lawrence and spoke deliberately. âNow, you may speak Lawrenceâs voice wavered with apprehension, âWell, I can, but with so many cursed beetles here, Iâm afraid Could you please remove them first?â
His eyes darted toward the dark clouds outside, fear etched across his face.
âKid, stop playing tricks in front of me! The reilârobed messengerâs voice dripped with cold disdain.
Lawrence trembled, consumed by fear and unease. He stammered, Tm genuinely scared. When fear strikes, my memory fails incâ¦
The redârobed messengerâs eyes turned colder. Swiftly, he seized Lawrence by the neck, lifting him up as his voice chilled to the bone, âKid, I see through your ploy. Are you stalling for time, hoping for Haylan Jaberâs arrival to save you?â Lawrenceâs face flushed, his words stumbling. â⦠Iâm not lying.
Iâm truly scared. Iâ¦
âKid, I saw through your ruse long ago. If you wish to delay. Iâll oblige. However, where and how you stall for time is not your decisionâitâs mine. The redârobed messengerâs gaze turned icy as he held Lawrence by the neck. With a swift motion. he shattered the rooftop of the Peace Restaurant, ascending into the sky.
In a series of leaps and bounds, the redârobed messenger soared across rooftops, disappearing like a giant bird in flight, leaving no trace behind.
As he departed, the dark clouds that had enshrouded the Peace Restaurant ascended into the sky, rapidly dissipating, and everyone at the Peace Restaurant heaved a sigh of relief.
Within the 165 feet radius around the restaurant, the ground was stained with a dense pool of blood. Only the remnants of blood remained after the procession of dark clouds passed, devouring every trace of the fallen bodies.
Not long after leaving the restaurant, Tiana collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, her eyes wide with terror.
Similarly, Landon and Yvonneâs faces were ashen, consumed by despair.
âLawrenceâ¦â Yvonne murmured, her gaze fixed on the direction Lawrence had disappeared as shock and despair overtook her. Her heart sank into the abyss.
Pale and filled with despair, Landonâs thoughts echoed, âItâs over! Itâs truly over! If Lawrence falls into the clutches of the redârobed messenger, the chances of his safe return are slim. Haylan Jaber hasnât arrived yet, leaving us powerless to save Lawrence. We can only watch helplessly as heâs taken away.â
Clenching his fists, he resented his helplessness and silently sighed. âIf only I were stronger.â
Mr. Baxter emerged from the shadows, and his face clouded with gloom as he surveyed the dilapidated Peace Restaurant and the bloodâsoaked ground.
Taking a deep breath to regain composure, Tiana stood up swiftly and spoke with utmost seriousness, âDonât lose hope just yet. Lawrence is intelligent; heâll find a way. And he left you a clue. Think, where could he have gone?â
âA clue? Landon and Yvonne perked up at the mention, casting aside their despair and sadness, racking their brains for answers.
Yvonneâs voice lit up with realization as she exclaimed, âLawrence mentioned skiing! Her eyes scanned the direction Lawrence had taken.
âSkiing Landon murmured.
Then, his eyes widened in realization, and he exclaimed, âLawrence hasnât experienced the thrill of skiing in years. There must be a deeper meaning behind his words.â
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Despite their long treure at the Peace Restaurant, they had never encountered such a dire situation before.
The Dark Slaves not only targeted their establishment but left it in ruins.
Padure to restore the honor would tarrash the reputation of the Peace Restaurant within the Whileal Kingdom, stripping away its power to deter Landonâs expression grew grave as he cautioned, his voice low You may confront those blackâclad men, but it is unwise to provoke the redârobed messenger He is a force beyond your reckoning Who is be Mr. Baxter and Tiana inquired simultaneously, and their curiosity piqued to its peak Clenching his fats, Landon whispered, âHave you heard of the Demonic God Society?â
Dianaây eyes widened in surprise, her confusion evident. The Demonic God Society was unknown to her.
Do you mean the religious order known as the Radiant Society?â Mr. Baxterâs countenance shifted, reflecting concern.
Landon nodded, his tone grave. âYes, the redârobed messenger is one of the Eight Demigods of the Demonic God Society, known as the Red Kobe,â he replied.
The revelation sent shivers down Mr Baxterâs spine, his expression darkening with foreboding While a single redârobed messenger alone might not be formidable, the Demonic God Society itself wielded unimaginable power, ranking among the worldâs elite forces.
Beyond the borders of vast nations, the Demonic God Society held dominion even in extraterritorial battlefields.
âMost countries would consider acquiring a godâclass expert a monumental achievement, but the Demonic God Society boasts eight such individuals, rivaling the might of our Longhard Kingdom, Landon explained, his tone carrying a sense of urgency Landonâs gaze grew serious as he continued. âMoreover, the redârobed messenger wields significant influence within the Whileal Kingdom Living within the kingdom, how can you hope to survive if you provoke his wrath?â
Mr. Baxter and Tiana exchanged troubled glances, their faces etched with deep concern.
At that moment, a cold voice resonated from behind them, shattering the tension. âIf they are incapable of acting, then allow me to handle it, Haylan declared with an air of confidence.