Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

After that, Cornelius Kroe made an invitational gesture. He then led Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton to the nearby table and chairs before sitting down...

Once he'd sat down, he glanced at the young monk who had yet to leave. "Clarence... You may leave us..."

The monk bowed respectfully to Cornelius before leaving and closing the door behind him.

The temple itself was already hushed.

After the door was closed, the silence was even more deafening...

Sitting here made Xyla Quest feel much calmer.

There was incense burning on the table.

The light fragrance made one feel at ease.

"Chief... I'm Stanley Batton, the man who made an appointment with you. I previously asked my assistant, Zack Cassidy, to contact you..." Stanley said respectfully.

Although Stanley was respectful, his cold mannerism never left him....

Anyone's aura would pale in comparison to Stanley.

They'd appear inferior to him.

Cornelius took a deep look at the two of them...

After that, he slowly closed his eyes.

you about what happened to us

his hand and gestured for Xyla to remain

Xyla stayed quiet.

placed his hands

then closed

seconds later, his facial

initially calm expression was replaced by deep confusion

his hand away. He then fixed his gaze upon their

don't have to

why

has

here. The nine-tailed fox

targeted you,

swho

asked.

Stanley were both

the next second, the two of them

Xyla was shocked...

Zack didn't seem to have told Cornelius anything yet... However, despite that, Cornelius

way

definitely much stronger

Cornelius would

a great sense of hope in her

you know?" Xyla

this matter, please leave..."

"Why?" Xyla asked earnestly.

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