The Bloodline Family Alliance fortunately formed an alliance with the Land of Light before the Silent Moments, avoiding any awkward silences.
Lu Li was uncertain if he could resist the "evil spirit" ritual. He should be able to, but there was no need to take risks.
"Margaret, let's go to the laboratory."
Claire waved to Margaret and responded to the silent look from Lu Li: "Have you forgotten? None of us are human anymore."
She and Margaret headed to the secret chamber to study Lu Li's blood, leaving Lu Li in Blackbox Town—she wasn't worried about accidents; could Blackbox Town be more dangerous than the wilderness or the Unknown Lands?
Lu Li wandered alone in the silent Blackbox Town, with only the patrol of guards breaking the stillness. Gazes followed him from behind blurry windows.
