After Morgana’s special plane touched down at Interlocken Airport, it was ready to jet off to Australia with minimal
delay.
According to the flight plan, they were set to make a non-stop hop to Buenos Aires after refueling in Australia, just
as they did on their inbound journey.
As Morgana’s plane taxied toward the takeoff point on one of Interlocken Airport’s runways, another private jet,
belonging to Charlie and Maria, touched down on a neighboring runway.
In the airport parking lot, a sleek Mercedes-Benz off-road vehicle awaited them. Without delay, Charlie and Maria
made a beeline for it.
Charlie reached into his pocket and deftly turned the key in the left front wheel well. With a click, the car’s door
unlocked. Charlie gestured for Maria to join him and they swiftly climbed inside, setting their sights on Shiwan
Mountain.
Maria, occupying the co-pilot seat, couldn’t shake a lingering unease. It was clear to her that Morgana had left
Shiwan in haste, implying that the place harbored risks neither she nor Charlie had ever encountered.
Despite her concerns, Maria refrained from dissuading Charlie. She understood that ever since Charlie met his
grandparents, he had been consumed by the desire to uncover what his parents had discovered and experienced in
their time, the enigma that ultimately led to his possession of the Apocalyptic Book. So, in her own resolve, Maria
decided to accompany Charlie without hesitation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt this moment, Charlie bore a weight of worry himself. However, the connection between his parents and the
secrets of immortality, as well as the intricate teachings of the Apocalyptic Book, held the key to his deepest
desires.
He was itching to unveil every hidden truth and he suspected that the famed ‘Eternal’ Mountains were the source of
it all. Even if danger lurked ahead, he was determined to reach Shiwan and uncover its secrets.
Yesterday, Morgana had driven to Shiwan in her car, only for the vehicle to vanish upon her departure. There was
no video evidence of her car leaving the highway, leading Jagoan to surmise that she had concealed it at a specific
point along the road, departing while leaving the car behind.
Jagoan’s plan involved driving to the section of highway where Morgana had last been seen to search for any traces
she might have left.
As they neared the stretch of highway, Jagoan began to emanate his aura, honing his senses on the surroundings,
particularly the valley beneath the viaduct.
A two to three ton car couldn’t simply vanish into thin air, it had to be stashed somewhere, most likely concealed in
a valley.
After passing through a series of tunnels, Jagoan abruptly slowed the car, pulling over onto the emergency lane.
He pointed across the road and turned to Maria. “Morgana should have descended there.”
Curious, Maria inquired, “How does the Young Master know this?”
Jagoan nodded. “Her car is down there…”
Maria was taken aback. “Did she jump from here?”
Jagoan affirmed, “The car was dropped first and then she made her exit.”
Maria quickly asked, “Young Master, are you planning to jump from here too?”
Jagoan smiled wryly. “No, you can drive to the next exit and wait for me in town. I’ll go down.”
Maria instinctively grabbed Jagoan’s hand, her voice trembling with nervousness. “I want to be with you.”
Jagoan sighed, then opened the central control’s map display.
He pointed to their current location and Morgana’s last appearance in a nearby town. “Right now, all I know is that
Morgana descended from here, but her actual destination remains uncertain. If she descended closer to the
endpoints, we’ll be fine. However, if it’s farther away, her path might form a wide angle. The search area will
become vast. If you come with me, you might find it too much to bear.”
Maria asserted firmly, “I’m going. I might require some extra care, but I want to be with you.”
Jagoan gave a resigned smile and then considered her. “If Morgana’s still there, do you think she’ll let us go that
easily?”
Maria nodded seriously. “Keagan has reviewed all the airport surveillance footage. They watched Morgana arrive,
go through security checks and customs. She appeared agitated throughout, clearly terrified. In our understanding,
no one in this world can induce such fear in Morgana except Jagoan Bazin.”
Jagoan frowned. “Even if Morgana left under duress, Morvel Bazin wouldn’t let her escape so easily, assuming he’s
still alive.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMaria added, “Furthermore, whether through your lineage or Morvel Bazin’s earliest disciple’s descendants, his
existence can be traced. He was born in 664 AD and supposedly passed away in 1663, after living for 1000 years. If
he’s alive now, it means he discovered a method to extend his life more than three centuries ago. His power could
be unimaginable by now, potentially surpassing anyone. Morgana has been of great help to him and he managed to
establish a formidable Warriors Den. It’s hard to believe he’d confine himself to the Shiwan Mountains.”
With a worried expression, Maria continued, “I can’t make sense of it and neither can my family. We’re deeply
concerned.”
She then remembered something and with a nervous gaze on Jagoan, stated, “Young Master, think about the
Mother of Pu’er. Over three hundred years ago, we watched her fail to transcend. For centuries, we believed she
vanished without a trace. Who could’ve imagined she left a glimmer of hope and after more than three centuries, it
would find a way to be reborn?”
Jagoan’s expression darkened as he asked in astonishment, “Are you suggesting that Morvel Bazin might be seeking
a similar opportunity?”
Maria spoke earnestly, “I can’t be certain, but I believe, if the Mother of Pu’er achieved it, then Master Bazin might
have as well. Please don’t underestimate a person’s desire to live, especially one who’s lived for over a thousand
years. Their determination to survive knows no bounds. A person who’s endured a millennium possesses an
unimaginable will to live. To preserve his life, he’d undertake unimaginable efforts…”
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