Chapter 761: The Mysterious Manor
As one of the most powerful and enigmatic dark organizations in the world, Deity’s Tears made it a point to never leave a debt unpaid!
They were once hired by Skiola to dispatch the masterful duo of Hades and Dante Black, accompanied by two Grandmaster Realm experts from Skiola, in an attempt to intercept Skiola’s hostage, Conor.
However, all four grandmasters met their demise at the hands of Lachlan.
In seeking revenge, Deity’s Tears then sent even more formidable experts, Lucifer and Gunpowder Empress, both in the Divine Realm, to avenge Dante Black and Hades by eliminating Lachlan.
However, they each met their defeat in Jueham State, where they were accompanied by the Britt family from the Capital, leading to devastating consequences.
Not even Gunpowder Rose’s explosive could kill Lachlan.
Having suffered the loss of four powerful experts at the hands of the same person, the leaders of Deity’s Tears were understandably furious. Yet, they had to reassess Lachlan’s strength and therefore, could not make any rash moves.
During this time, they carefully investigated various information about Lachlan, including the people around him.
What remains unknown to outsiders is that Mr. Roy, a director and shareholder of Haios Corporation, is also a member of Deity’s Tears. His previous help to Miranda was not as noble as he portrayed it.
His main goal was to deceive Miranda, gain her trust, and lure her to his manor in order to control her and capture Lachlan’s wife, all with the intention of forcing Lachlan to come to their rescue.
Deity’s Tears could dispatch its strongest experts to Priocia, those in the Divine Realm.
However, Deity’s Tears was backed by an even more powerful and terrifying force, one that only the strongest beyond the Divine Realm dared not to involve themselves within the territory of Priocia.
But the true power of Deity’s Tears could be unfurled upon Lachlan once he was lured to Fugleustan, under the control of Mr. Roy.
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“Rest assured, Lord Augustus! When Lachlan comes to Fugleustan, he’ll not only be with his wife. I will be prepared on two fronts!” Mr. Roy said with a sinister smile.
“Yes! Once we lure Lachlan here, I will personally join forces with several god-tier experts from the organization!” The masked man nodded, his voice carrying a hint of murderous intent.
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The Human Cryogenic Procedure began at six o’clock in the evening local time. Miranda, Emmanuel, and Mason remained by the metal door, nervously awaiting the outcome. It wasn’t until three hours later, when Dr. Tom emerged from behind the metal door, that they finally breathed a sigh of relief upon being informed of Cara’s successful cryopreservation.
With Alice’s help, the group checked into a nearby international hotel and settled in. As one of Fugleustan’s largest international cities, Alpine City was rich with vibrant nightlife and numerous attractions. However, Miranda and her companions, consumed by worry for Cara’s life, had no inclination to explore and simply remained at the hotel, anxiously awaiting Lachlan’s arrival.
Ten hours later, in the early hours of the morning, Lachlan arrived in Alpine City with Nora. Having not slept all night, Miranda and her entourage rushed to the airport to welcome him.
“Darling, I’m sorry! At a time when you needed your husband the most, I wasn’t by your side!” Lachlan said, filled with guilt as they met.
Miranda shook her head. “I failed to protect Mom! Whether or not Mom can survive is up to you, dear!”
Without further ado, they all headed to Haios Corporation’s Human Cryogenic Base. However, their hopeful and excited hearts were met with the news that Cara couldn’t be unfrozen immediately. Due to undergoing the cryogenic procedure just the previous night, unfreezing her immediately after could result in irreparable harm to her body and lead to her immediate death. They were told that they needed to wait at least a week for Cara’s body to fully adjust before a slow thawing process could begin.
Disappointed yet cautious, they decided to wait a week for Cara’s safety, knowing that it’s better to err on the side of caution. The group then spent the next ten days trying to relax and ease the tension that had built up over the past few long hours.
One evening, at eight o’clock, a taxi stopped at the gates of Mr. Roy’s Manor. Accompanied by Miranda, Lachlan stepped out of the car and made their way towards the manor. Miranda had been invited to attend a business meeting hosted by Mr. Roy and Lachlan, being the supportive husband, accompanied her.
After presenting Mr. Roy’s golden business card to the manor’s guards, a dedicated butler escorted them to the manor’s interior. As they walked, Miranda, arm in arm with Lachlan, observed the scenery of the medieval-style manor, which gave off a historic vibe with its castle-like architecture.
Inside the manor, darkness shrouded the atmosphere, without any colorful lights or decorations. It was eerily quiet, a strange and unsettling silence.
“Darling, something feels off about this,” Miranda whispered, gazing at Lachlan with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
“Yes, I feel it too. This doesn’t seem like a regular gathering,” Lachlan agreed, his brow furrowed in concern. While the main building was still some distance away, Lachlan-possessing keen hearing-found it hard to believe that no noise could be heard from a gathering at a place like a castle.
Both of them felt an uncanny sense of unease, causing them to be on high alert. However, they didn’t feel excessively nervous. With their formidable skills, they felt confident they could handle any threat.
“Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Roy is already waiting for you inside,” the butler said, bowing slightly and gesturing towards the creaking gates of the castle.
With that, the gates slowly opened to reveal a pitch-black interior. The cold wind swept out, carrying an inexplicably eerie feel.