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?"

almost indifferent. "Explain. Why are there

black serpent wasted no time to answer him. "Do you remember that there was another snake like me back during the war? It aligned itself with your fate and used the country's fortune

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

glanced at it.

old cultivator came by. He set up offerings for you, and apparently, he also left behind something of yours. I don't

the old cultivator. He must have

It disobeyed your will by

his gaze shifting

immediately noticed Carmila sighing heavily, her eyes red

Carmila quickly wiped her face and asked,

slightly. "I wanted to help

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

time with pleasantries and asked directly, "I noticed you've been crying. Is it about the

Carmila quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. "You can't speak ill of the River God here! The clan

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