Chapter 1710 They Will Come for You Next

"The chosen child, of course," Carmila said as she placed fresh fish and chips on the table. "She's to be the River God's bride and will have to spend a night alone by the riverbed. Maybe she got scared."

Martin took a drag from his cigarette and waved her off. "Go on, go make a couple more dishes. Enough of your blabbering."

Carmina inhaled sharply but turned and left without another word.

Wynter caught the implications immediately. She signaled to Dalton to stay put while she went to dig for more information herself.

Dalton, however, had his own way of keeping Martin under control.

When Martin came over to refill his tea, Dalton made his move. Instantly, Martin froze in place, and his consciousness was locked in the present moment.

Dalton was clear-headed. "Come out."

The black serpent slithered out reluctantly. "Yes, my lord?"

indifferent. "Explain. Why are there traces

"Do you remember that there was another snake like me back during the war? It aligned itself with your fate and used the

founding the nation, becoming spirits like that was forbidden. That one was

at

and apparently, he also left behind something of yours.

by the old cultivator. He must have ordered the dragon

it raised its head abruptly. "My lord, that's betrayal! It disobeyed your will by summoning the rain on its own!

comment, his

noticed Carmila sighing heavily, her eyes red and swollen, as if she had

Carmila quickly wiped her face and

slightly. "I wanted

I can tell that you don't cook often." It was evident that Carmila was

"I noticed you've been crying. Is it

mouth. "You can't speak ill of the River God here! The clan

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