Chapter 242


    “The problem is, I don''t know what to do. At least give me some preparation,” Godfredmented.


    “Just ensure his safety. Follow his lead for everything else,” Lucan sighed, hoping vin was truly


    prepared.


    Grima looked towards the closed room, “Trust him. Look at what he''s done these past few days. It


    seems mad, but he''s been preparing at every turn. Where others step once and look once, he steps


    once and looks thrice!”


    Inside the room, vin packed his bags and reviewed their ns with the Chained Spirit.


    This wasn''t just about involving Cobalt Strike anymore; the king''s court and other organizations


    could be drawn in. Any mishap, and he would bear the consequences.


    “Is there anything else you haven''t told me?” vin pressed the Chained Spirit.


    “All I know I''ve shared. The rest we’ll uncover with careful investigation at Watchful Shore. Back


    then, I only got partway before that old Cobalt Strike cur had me in his sights.”


    “Are you sure your mind is clear?” vin asked suddenly.


    “What do you mean?”


    “Your soul is barely clinging on. Are your memories intact? Is there anything missing or


    overlooked?”


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    “Do you think I can''t give you a piece of my mind?”


    “Forget I asked.” vin shouldered his pack and was about to leave when Mari suddenly


    entered.


    vin, exasperated, “Can''t you knock? What if I were bathing?”


    “Where are you going?” Mari eyed vin, dressed for travel, with a pack and two weapons


    crossed on his back, wrapped tightly in beast hide.


    “Out hunting, to stretch my limbs.”


    Mari, her gaze clear and cold beneath her veil, said, “Do I look like a fool to you?”


    vin couldn''t help butugh and cry at the same time. "I''m going out to deal with those blind


    mercenaries. It''s my responsibility. Don''t get involved."


    Mari looked at him coldly. "You''ve forgotten something."


    "What''s that?"


    "I live next to you, and the walls are thin."


    vin scratched his head. "Has my snoring disturbed your sleep?"


    Mari was close to smacking him. "You and yourpanions have in Dainis, uncovering the


    murderer of old. Congrattions are in order, for Cobalt Strike has been hunting for eight years


    without sess, and you''ve found the culprit upon your return."


    "It wasn''t me who found them; they came knocking on my door. Since you know so much, aren''t you


    going back to report?"


    "If you really wanted to report, you would have already sent word to Cobalt Strike, wouldn''t you? Do


    I need to do it for you?"


    "What exactly do you want? To watch over me? To use me?"


    Mari''s face was impassive. "You beg for help with a smile, but grow impatient once you’ve


    received it? vin, do you feel like I am imposing on you?"


    vin was at a loss for words, not knowing what to say.


    "Where do you n to go? Take me with you."


    "Mari, I know you bear me no ill will, and you''ve helped me a great deal. Otherwise, I wouldn''t


    have let you live next door, right? I really am just going out for a walk."


    "Can you promise?"


    "I promise you, with both hands raised."


    Bang! Godfred burst into the room with a smile, "My lord, we''re ready, and I''ve found the map of


    Watchful Shore—Oh? Lady Mari?"


    Mari stood there like an iceberg, emanating a cold aura. She stopped talking and just stared


    straight at vin.


    vin''s raised hands were awkwardly suspended, unsure whether to keep them up or down.


    "Err... did Ie too early?" Godfred carefully stepped back, grinning sheepishly as he gently


    closed the door.


    "What''s going on out here?" Lucan and Grima were close behind.


    "Shh! Let''s go, let''s just go! The young couple''s having a spat," Godfred whispered, waving his


    hand.


    "Who?"


    "Lord vin and Lady Mari."


    "Oh?" Lucan and Grima nced deeply at the room. Had something sparked between them?