Copperpeak didn't react to Jebediah's actions, as if nothing could perturb him.Jebediah was still surprised, and Selina came closer. "Master White, where's Mr. Greenshade?""Ms. Hendrickson, he's inside healing Ms. Queenie," reported Jebediah.Selina looked at the shut door.Jebediah pointed at Copperpeak. Curiously, he asked, "Who is this guy, Ms. Hendrickson? Why's it standing here? And it wouldn't talk. It's like a boulder."Selina smiled. "Of course, it doesn't talk. It's a corpse.""What? It's a corpse?" Jebediah shivered and quickly backed off, staring at Copperpeak."Yes. It's a corpse titan, a creation of the Vines. Mr. Greenshade gave it sentience, and now it is his loyal servant," explained Selina.Jebediah became dumbfounded. He stared at Copperpeak again, eyeing it with curiosity. Back when he was still in training, he'd heard of things like this, but he never saw it with his own eyes. Until now."Can't believe it's a corpse titan." Jebediah carefully approached C
"Queenie!" Nox trotted over to Queenie with excitement. Jebediah and Selina followed.Queenie's lips were quivering. The curse energy lingering on her forehead was slowly traveling through her veins.Nox saw it and was delighted. "The curse energy's working." He held Queenie's hand, excited. "Queenie!"He kept calling out to her, and Queenie's eyelashes fluttered before she opened her eyes. Jebediah and Selina were happy to see this.Queenie was still weak from the ordeal. She looked at Nox. "Nono, is that you?"Holding her hand, Nox nodded. "Yes, it's me.""I thought I was dead. Where am I?" Queenie asked. After the thousand-corpse worm infected her, she felt like she'd fallen into an abyss. She thought she was dead, but now Nox was right in front of her. It confused her greatly."I wouldn't have let you die, silly." Nox caressed Queenie's pale cheeks."I'm not dead? But I remember falling into darkness. What is this place? Where are my folks? My home?" Queenie looked around.
There was dejection in Nox's voice. Selina was flabbergasted, then she said, "What do you have to do to cure yourself? Tell me. I'll help."Nox shook his head, a bitter smile curling his lips. "You can't help me. I need three ice plants that are a thousand years old for that.""Three thousand-year-old ice plants?" Selina froze."Yes. Not even the Hoard of Treasures has them. They're near impossible to find." Nox sighed. Ever since he was afflicted with the poison, he'd been searching for the plants to heal himself, but so far, he only found one.There was no news about the other two.Selina said, "Don't worry, Mr. Greenshade. I don't care what I have to do, but I will find the remaining plants for you."Nox was touched that his friend would do this for him. Queenie was awake for now, but she fell back into sleep from her lack of strength. Nox looked at her for a moment before saying, "Jeb, get me a glass."'A glass?' Jebediah paused momentarily. He then quickly went out and came
Queenie was finally awake. Though still weak, it was better than being unconscious. Nox was alone in the room, recharging his power. Using his blood to stop the poison's spread exhausted much of his strength, and he needed to recuperate.Selina was outside, watching Nox with concern in her eyes. She loved Nox from the moment she saw him. Alas, her feelings were not reciprocated. She was just a sister to him. She knew that, so she never wished for more.A moment of staring later, Selina muttered, "Don't you worry. I'll find the other plants for you. You will be cured." And she left.Two days later, Nox's energy finally stopped the poison's spread. If everything went smoothly, Queenie would be free of the poison's torment for a month or two.It was noon, and Queenie woke. Her mouth was parched, and her throat was burning. Nox quickly grabbed a glass of water for her. She had something to eat after that.After regaining some strength, Queenie said, "Nono, I want to take a stroll. Can
Queenie started crying as she spoke."It's alright, Queenie. Those bastards paid the price," Nox consoled."But my great aunt's still dead. Also, what about the wedding?" Queenie looked at Nox, her eyes filled with tears."It's okay. We'll hold the wedding once you're all better." Nox held Queenie's hand."Really?""Yep. Although we failed to hold a wedding, you're still my wife."Queenie turned a fetching shade of crimson. "Who are you calling your wife?" Still, she couldn't help the surge of contentment in her heart.A moment later, she noticed three silhouettes approaching them. Selina, Jebediah, and Copperpeak.Jebediah quickly sauntered over and happily greeted, "Milady, you're awake!""What did you call me?" Queenie was surprised to hear Jebediah address her that way.Jebediah smacked his cheek when he realized his slip of the tongue. "Sorry. I should've called you Ms. Sanders." Jebediah knew Nox's identity had to be kept a secret. So, he promptly changed how he called
After Queenie had her soup, Selina gave her tons of beautiful clothes and accessories. It was Queenie's first time receiving so many expensive gifts. Suffice it to say, she was stupefied by Selina's warm welcome.So, when Queenie returned to the room, she asked, "Who is Ms. Hendrickson, Nono? Why is she so nice to me? Is she the southwest friend you told me about?"Nox had no idea how to answer. He couldn't possibly tell her Selina was his confidant. So, he scratched his nose and mumbled, "She's nice because she's my friend. I have known her for a long time.""You have known her for a long time?" Queenie blinked. "Oh, so she's that kind of friend, huh?"Nox got the underlying message. He swiftly shook his head. "No. You're reading too much into it.""Calm down. I was just saying." Then, a frown creased Queenie's forehead. "Regardless, she is gorgeous. She's definitely a lot more beautiful than any celeb I've seen. I can understand if you like her. She's prettier than I am, after a
Queenie spent her days unconscious and in bed since she was infected. Now that she was finally awake, she wanted to visit the sights. Although Nox was concerned about her health, he could understand that she felt stifled. "Sure," he said."Really?""Yeah.""Let's go. I've never visited the Southwest before. I wonder if they have any good spots."Nox went with Queenie on a little excursion. When they left the building, they promptly saw a black Benz G500 waiting for them. Selina, Jebediah, and Copperpeak were at the exit. Of course, Selina was driving since Nox wasn't familiar with the area.Meanwhile, Jebediah and Copperpeak wouldn't take no for an answer. So, they followed along on this excursion."So where do you want to go, Queenie? Southwest International Mall? Or Greentown? Oh, right. There's a massive Lantern Festival there. You wanna check it out?"Lantern Festivals were famous in the southwest. It was on par with the Spring Festival, a celebration observed by Faeast. Eve
After Nox and his group went into the building, a motorcade of supercars stopped before it. The one in the lead was a purple McLaren Speedtail, a high-profile supercar with scissor doors. Following it was a motorcade of black Benzes.A dozen bodyguards in black suits escorted a gorgeous woman who came out of the McLaren. She was wearing a lace-covered mermaid dress, and her looks were beautiful. The woman was obviously a big shot. Yet, the look of cruelty on her face marred her beauty.A pair of elderly men stood with her. One had eyes as sharp as an eagle, and he was a Grandmaster. His cheekbones were prominent, and his arms were as long as an ape's. The air around him was filled with power.The other man wasn't tall. Still, the air around him was filled with magick. It was evident he was a powerful sorcerer.After they got out of the car, the Grandmaster said to the haughty woman, "We're here, miss."The lady slowly raised her head and regarded the building. "How many are there