Sylvia's POV:

Rufus' expression darkened. After a moment of silence, he murmured, "That's what I'm afraid of."

Moreover, according to what Rufus had been telling me, dark witches were unpredictable and the clues they left behind might not be part of their tricks.

"The spies we sent out found traces of Noreen in the border area. I've sent more men to join the search. There's really nothing we can do but wait. I'm hoping our efforts will be met with good news." Rufus let out a long sigh. "As for the black market, I'll ask witches who have been known to cooperate with the royal family if they can help."

"Yes, I suppose that's all we can do." I lowered my head, feeling a little powerless.

Just then, some doctors came in to conduct another round of exams on Blair, hoping that there'd be a medical miracle.

Rufus and I stood aside and watched as the doctors drew Blair's blood. Looking at Blair's lifeless face, both Rufus and I couldn't help but feel bad. After all, he was fine just a few days ago. "Rufus, don't you think it's strange?" Staring at the wound on Blair's face, I had a gut feeling that something was off.

"What do you mean?"

her traces? If Noreen is such a powerful dark witch, how

strange. But my priority is to save Blair, so I haven't been able to give it too much

Rufus," I said worriedly,

the blue. Rufus and Ethan had been looking for her for years but couldn't find

It must've been premeditated.

do with Noreen.

years

confronted about it, Mateo didn't seem to have known about the existence of

was not set up by Mateo

this thought crossed my mind, a chill ran down my

between Mateo and Noreen, but it's too late now." Rufus pursed

felt. I

Mateo had something to do with Noreen, it was useless, because Mateo

my eyes and pressed my fingers against my aching

when Rufus called me and told me about the execution, I'm not going to lie; I felt relieved. Little did I know that things would develop

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