Chapter 442 In that moment , Odalys was stunned beyond words , She hadnt expected it .
In the blink of an eye , when disaster struck .
Percival hadnt hesitated for even a second .
He had stepped directly in front of her , blocking her from the danger without a second thought .
Her eyes widened as she stared at him in shock , bin before she could process what had just happened, the ancestral tablets that had fallen to the ground suddenly shook with a deep boom ody still shaken.
The entire room seemed to tremble , and Odalys pulled herself away from Percivals embrace , her body She raised her hand and swept it through the air , scattering the dust and debris .
The scent of melted wax filled the air as she stepped forward .
Then a beam of golden light shot toward her from the shadows , as if it were a bridge , crossing over Percivals body and wrapping itself around hers Odalys stood frozen , her hand instinctively clenching , her eyes locked on the golden light .
Her gaze shifted to the fallen ancestral tablets , her lips pressed tightly together , and her stare unwavering Whats going on Percival asked , equally shocked .
He watched in disbelief as the golden light passed through his body and seemed to merge with Odalys , almost as if it were entering her.
He tried to intervene , but the golden light was like mist slipping through his fingers as though it didnt exist in the material world .
This is the primordial spirit of the Stewart ancestors .
Odalys explained quietly .
The room fell silent again , though it was a messy silence chaotic and unsettling Odalyss heart, however , felt like it was in turmoil .
She continued to stare at the fallen tablets , her mind racing , but she said nothing .
Seconds ticked by , and Percival remained quiet .
Finally , he stepped forward , carefully lifting and arranging the fallen tablets , making sure they were upright again .
Although he knew this wasnt the true ancestral hall of the Stewart family , but merely a side room , he couldnt just let the sacred tablets lie scattered on the floor .
He couldnt disrespect the spirits of his ancestors .
It wasnt until Percival had placed the last tablet in its rightful place place that Odalys snapped out of her trance .
She stepped forward , reaching into the cracked candleholder and rummaging through the debris .
Her fingers brushed against something a piece of yellowed paper When she pulled it out , Percival frowned , walking toward her .
What is this ? he asked , his gaar falling to the ye yellow par paper in her hand .
She unfolded it slowly , revealing a set of characters written in some sort of shimmering dust magic dust , no less .
My astrological signs , Odalys said softly , her voice devoid of emotion .
Percivals brow furrowed as he read the symbols , his instincts kicking into high gear .
He scanned the room , the unease mounting , But how would anyone know your astrological signs ? And why would they place then here , in front of the Stewart familys tablets ? This doesnt make sense .
He paused , then spoke again , his suspicion deepening .
You and I hadnt even met before the marriage arrangement .
The Bennett family and the Stewart family have never had any real connection .
My grandfather did briefly mention an arranged marriage with them , but you were abandoned by the Bennett family long ago .
No one other than them could know your astrological signs .
And now this place is riddled with strange energy Odalys , this isnt right His hand instinctively moved to shield her , as if protecting her from something unseen .
His gut told him this was no coincidence whatever was happening here was meant to happen to her .
Odalys took a breath , as if pondering something , before she spoke again .
It seems like you and the Stewart family are fated to be involved with Odalyss mind wandered back to their past lives .
After her death , it had been Percival who had taken her body back , though she wasnt sure if he had managed to return it to her master before he died .
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Are you connected to the Stewart family ? What you mean is , from the very beginning , someone set up a trap to make you marry into the Stewart family , tying you and me together through everything thats happened ? Percival steadied himself and became more rational .
He was different from others ; he didnt lose his composure over small matters .
Yes , Odalys nodded She tightly crumpled the yellow paper into a ball and , after a pause , stuffed it into her bag .
This place cant really be called an illusion .
Its a junction of energy .
During the day , positive energy is at its peak here , but at night , negative energy is also at its strongest .
This is a junction of energy .
They set up the spirit hall with the Stewart familys ancestral tablets here .
And they trapped your fathers soul here , making him unaware that hes dead , causing him to keep returning home , looking for you .
But this place is a crossing of realms , where hes trapped he cant leave or go back, unable to enter the cycle of reincarnation .
Its like the Devils Triangle ; no matter which way he goes , he always ends up back here .
This place is weighing on my astrological signs , meaning someone had already foreseen that you and I would get married , that my fate was tough .
And with the negative energy here , surrounded by ancestral tablets , over time , my body will start to deteriorate .
But now , it seems my body has been unaffected .
After returning to Crownridge and distancing myself from the Bennett family , Ive actually started to feel better .
So , this method has failed Odalys continued explaining .
Percival was somewhat surprised .
When he first saw her astrological signs , he suspected they might have an impact on her , but he hadnt expected it to be like this .
They wanted to use the negative energy from the Stewart familys ancestral tablets to harm your body and bind you and me together .
With me poisoned and nearing death and your body deteriorating , the Stewart family would lose all hope .
The goal was to replace the Stewart family , starting with my father , then me , and finally you .
But if my grandfather hadnt insisted on having you marry in to counteract the bad luck , their plan would have failed , right ? Percival furrowed his brows , clearly confused .
Counteracting bad luck wasnt something human effort could control .
Odalys said .
When I looked at your astrological signs earlier , I saw that we had a past connection in a previous life .
Though brief , it seems our fates were bound together .
Also , just now , the golden light from these ancestral tablets passed through your body and entered mine .
They sensed my arrival because my astrological signs have been anchored here for so long : Theyve been protecting my signs until I arrived .
If I hadnt come tonight , perhaps it wouldve all ended .
But now that Im here , Ive reclaimed my astrological signs , and because my signs are protected by the Stewart familys ancestral tablets , my body hasnt been harmed As long as we take your father away tonight , and leave this place , the person behind all this will panic .
You came here to find the Simpson villa , and youve come to the right place .
Odalys said with growing excitement .
She felt like she was getting closer to the source of everything Percival relaxed a bit , seeing her so enthusiastic , and his previously wary expression eased Why did you suddenly decide to come here ? Odalys asked , her curiosity piqued .
Normally , Perrival wouldnt have been in such a rush to leave Crownridge .
But now , he seemed determined to find the Simpson familys old villa , as if he had made up his mind about something AD