Chapter 956

Tarquin's quick reflexes saved the day as he grabbed Evan and ducked into hiding.

With a creak, the gate to the restricted area swung open.

A group of monks strode through the archway, entering the courtyard.

Carrying lanterns, they approached the dry well to inspect it. One of them remarked,

"It's just as I left it when I locked up, untouched."

The leader nodded, "Alright, let's get ready and start."

Another, driven by curiosity, asked,

"What kind of grudge must someone hold to want to scatter ashes down there? That well is cursed with countless restless spirits, trapped in eternal torment! Even the strongest of ghosts would be torn to shreds."

The head monk scolded,

"Don't pry into matters that don't concern you. Mind your own business or you'll bring trouble upon yourself!"

The monk hastily nodded in agreement, "Yes!"

They sat in a circle around the well, beginning their chants.

They weren't blessing the site; they were sealing it.

Today, the ashes had been removed and now were to be returned. Gideon, fearing disturbances, had specifically instructed them to perform the ritual tonight.

Evan, hidden behind a statue, tensed

down at Evan

were furrowed, his teeth clenched in anger as he watched

and their rage stoked

Evan looked up, their eyes meeting. His lips

eyes asked: Are you here for

Evan remained silent.

on: Your

hard, his expression

breathing quickened: Your grandma's ashes are in the well? Among

anxious and worried. Before he could speak, Tarquin had already

"Who's there?! Who-Ah!"

echoed from the

tapped his

hear that? Dad's here, and he

responded, "I'm listening. Plans change, but it's out now. Hurry and find the ashes for dad to

out just as Tarquin had subdued the

to break the chain when Evan stopped

from alerting Gideon,

to

leader, bold enough to

you? How did you get in? What do you want? This is

a punch, knocking out two of the man's

to mention the

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