Chapter 256 Evander strode up to him , gripping his shoulders and looking him up and down .
Good .
As long as youre okay .
Exander said , his voice choking Though Percival still looked pale , there was no sign of imminent death .
The room reeked of blood , a stark reminder to Evander of how close Percival had been to brushing shoulders with death just moments ago , Alright , you all chat .
Ill head back to my room .
Odalys said , tactfully excusing herself As Odalys turned to leave .
Evander stepped forward , blocking her way .
He gave a slight bow , Odalys , I really want to thank you for tonight .
If it werent for you , I have no idea what wouldve happened , Evander said sincerely , his brimming with gratitude .
Callum had already filled Evander in on everything that had transpired downstairs .
Now , seeing Percival standing here alive and well , Evander was certain it was all thanks to Odalys .
No need I accepted your rubies earlier , so this is just me doing my part , Odalys replied in a low voice .
The rubies they had given her were more than enough to cover the cost of saving Percivals life .
For Odalys .
s , taking payment for a job and delivering results was simply a matter of principle Rubies Oh , thats a great idea ! Evander exclaimed s stone I suddenly .
He smacked his f forehead as if struck by inspiration and turned to Dorian .
Dorian , get someone to retrieve them .
Theyre under my pillow .
Bring me e 199 rubies , he instructed with a sweeping gesture .
Why not 200 rubies , Mr.
Stewart ! Callum blurted out instinctively .
Evander , known for his generosity , had clearly chosen the number intentionally .
Shh .
I have my plan Evander snapped , silencing Callum with a sharp reprimand .
Odalys opened her mouth , intending to refuse the gesture , but before she could utter a word .
Dorian had already rushed off .
Her protest was left unspoken , and she sighed , swallowing her words .
By the way , what was with the thunderstorm over the Stewart Villa earlier ? And why did Dorian and the other guards return with their clothes in tatters ? Whats going on ? Evander asked , his curiosity piqued .
His focus had shifted entirely away from Percival and onto o Odalys .
There was an undeniable intrigue about her , and the strangeness of recent events only made her seem more enigmatic .
Odalys offered a concise explanation .
Its simple .
After I returned from the Bennett Villa , I noticed Percivals energy was unstable .
I had a strong feeling he would suffer a relapse tonight .
So , I instructed Dorian and his team to seal off every road around the Stewart Villa .
I gave them talismans to place at key intersections , effectively locking down the villa .
Then , I located the best spot to help Percival purge the toxins in his body .
Using thunderstruck wood , I summoned lightning to strike .
When the lightning struck , it targeted the villas key entry points , concentrating all the negative energy in his bedroom .
The lightning acted as a barrier , stabilizing Percivals spirit , while the venomroot I previously prepared catalyzed his treatment .
I infused the venommet with lightning aura , channeling it into his body .
It dispersed the negative energy and helped regenerate his cells .
A læravy sdence followed her explanation .
While her words made the process sound straightforward , everyone understood it was anything but .
However , Cadalys continued , stretching her arms nonchalantly .
The poison in his body hasnt been fully neutralized .
Its merely been suppressed for now .
What happens next depends on how effectively the lightning aura integrates with his system .
Negative energy ? Where did that come from ? Orson raised his hand timidly , breaking the silence .
replying .
His prolonged illness has left las boily weaker than most .
Im talking about a deficiency in Odalys glanced at Percival Barielly before reply positive energy This makes him more susceptible to being overwhelmed by negative energy , especially when hes on the verge of a relapse .
He is so weak that the negative energy takes over , plunging him into a coma .
2/3 Some people mistake it for a curse , but the truth is much simpler .
His frail condition makes it impossible for him to wake up normally Odalys concluded