Chapter 294
Chapter 294
Jonathan immediately asked, “Master, how can we do that?”
That was the most important question that everyone wanted an answer to.
Richard replied, “The Infant King still has countless baby ghosts as his subordinates. There's a technique that I can impart to Mabel. Using that, she can subdue those baby ghosts and transform them into dark energy before absorbing them into her body. However, doing so is dangerous. One mistake, and Mabel can lose control. The advantage of this is the strength and will of every baby ghost aren't as strong as that of the Infant King. As Mabel defeats them one at a time, the dark energy within her will get stronger. Before the Infant King can regain his willpower, she can homogenize him as she did to the rest of them.”
Richard paused before cautioning them, “I have to clarify something though. This is the last resort. The actual execution is highly hazardous.”
Yet, Mabel's eyes shone brightly. “That's still better than sitting here and doing nothing. Master Richard, I'm willing to give it a try.”
Richard said, “Good. Then I shall pass on the technique to you!” With that, he placed a finger on Mabel's temple.
What he was using was the enlightenment method. In an instant, he was able to transfer his knowledge into Mabel's mind.
“Thank you, Master Richard!” said Mabel.
Richard let out a soft sigh before saying, “Although you are willing to take the risk, we still have another problem.”
“What is it?” asked Jonathan.
“Where are you going to find the baby ghosts? In addition, these baby ghosts are all of violent nature. Even if all of you can locate them, they won't be easy to deal with.”
“Nothing is impossible. I believe we will be able to turn things around,” said Jonathan. He seemed very determined in his resolve.
Naturally, both Jonathan and Mabel did not want to trouble Richard further with the task of finding the baby ghosts.
Richard nodded. “Jonathan, I'll allow Beatrix to go with you two to find the baby ghosts. This way, you can watch out for each other's backs.”
“Thank you, Master!” Jonathan expressed his gratitude.
A faint smile appeared on Richard's face. He then instructed Beatrix, “This trip is going to be treacherous. Let me lend you my Demon Slayer. Return it once you are done with it!” With that, a silver sword as thin as a cicada's wing appeared in his hand all of a sudden.
The weapon had truly appeared out of nowhere.
It was utterly magical, akin to how a sword would appear out of a storage ring in fantasy novels.
Both Jonathan and Mabel were dumbstruck.
“Master, where did your sword appear from?” Jonathan could not help but ask.
Richard pointed to the silver ring on his finger and said, “This spatial ring is made of meteorite and forged with the Luminary Vessel. Thus, a small space has been formed within. Small items can be stored within the space.”
Jonathan expressed his amazement, “I can't believe that such an object exists!”
Next, his attention turned to the surface of the Demon Slayer.
It had a unique appearance as the weapon was very thin and translucent.
However, other than those aspects, there was nothing else outstanding.
Beatrix accepted the Demon Slayer and said, “Thank you, Master!” The very next moment, the sword disappeared.
“Holy crap!” exclaimed Jonathan. He then saw a similar silver ring on Beatrix's hand as well.
It was then Jonathan and Mabel realized that Beatrix owned a spatial ring too.
That piqued Jonathan's interest. It would be amazing if he had such a ring as well.
Richard took one look at Jonathan and immediately knew what he was thinking. The master smiled
bitterly. “It wasn't easy for me to obtain the spatial rings. I only have two. I want to give you one, but there isn't any left.”
Jonathan scratched his head and grinned. “It's fine, Master.”
“All right then!” Richard said. “That's all I can do. You're on your own now.” He paused before turning to Mabel. “Mabel, you may be engulfed by a deadly aura, but I can sense some auspicious aura around you as well. That means you stand a good chance this time around. Furthermore, once you break through the deadly aura, your auspicious aura will skyrocket, and you will be able to attain an unimaginable greater height. There's still hope amid the danger.”
Mabel thanked him respectfully, “Master Richard, I will never forget the kindness that you have bestowed on me today!”
Richard smiled faintly. “All right. I'll make a move first.” With that, he got up to leave.
The rest of them got up and sent him down to the lobby of Heritus Hotel.
Richard waved his hand and bade farewell. “Go on with what you have to do.” He then got into the Chevrolet.
After sending Richard off, Beatrix looked at Jonathan and Mabel. “Both of you will have to locate the baby ghosts on your own.”
“I'm afraid that we have to get more information from Chief Yount,” Jonathan responded.
Mabel said, “No matter what, the baby ghosts will be in the country. Let's go back to Yaleview first. We
can meet Chief Yount and talk in person.”
“Yes!” Jonathan agreed.
Naturally, Beatrix returned to Yaleview with the two of them too.
At three that afternoon, the trio boarded a flight to Yaleview.
It was five in the morning at their destination.
The three of them walked out of Yaleview International Airport.
Mabel had already contacted Jeff beforehand.
Jeff had come personally to fetch them with a Mercedes-Benz.
Once the trio left the airport, they met up with Jeff.
He got out of the car and greeted Beatrix with absolute politeness, “Ms. Lachman, I'm very grateful that you can lend us a hand this time. The kind favor that both you and Mr. Norris have rendered our country will never be forgotten.”
Beatrix was also very humble. She gave a faint smile before saying, “Chief Yount, you're welcome.”
Jeff might be the chief of one of the divisions in the Department of National Security, but he was even more well-known for his status as a priest of Destino Art. His power in Destino Art was legendary in Divine Realm. Therefore, Beatrix knew about Jeff.
Afterward, all of them got into the car. This time around, it was Jonathan who was driving.
He had no choice since everyone else was more powerful than him. On top of that, he was a younger male, so he had to be the driver.
He started the car, and they headed toward Pearl Building.
In the car, Beatrix got straight to the point. “Elder Yount, I'm sure you are aware of our purpose for coming here. I wonder if you have any information regarding those baby ghosts?”
Jeff smiled bitterly and said, “After I received Mabel's phone call, I went through a number of files. But as you know, baby ghosts are negative energy objects. Therefore, their hiding places are very secluded. Furthermore, they come and go anytime. I really have no idea how I should capture them. Another thing is, I'm very sure that they aren't in Yaleview.”
Beatrix added, “Yaleview is filled with positive energy. Negative energy objects won't dare to come here and create havoc. With the abundant auspicious aura around here, it's not a joke.”
Jeff continued, “That's right. The reason why Infant King came here is because he lost control. At the end of the day, this is his tribulation.”
Mabel said in a deep voice, “Infant King isn't dead. If he gets over this tribulation, the consequences will be dire.”
Jonathan frowned when he heard that. “Chief Yount, if that's the case, does that mean you can't locate the baby ghosts?”
Jeff looked slightly embarrassed. “I will try my best to find out.” Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
Hearing that, Jonathan and the others were despondent.
Half an hour later, the group arrived at Pearl Building.
Jeff brought them to the archives room.
That archives room was top secret. It contained several things that outsiders were not aware of.
There were a total of nine subdivisions in the Department of National Security, and each one of them had its own responsibilities. The Department of National Security was equivalent to the Imperial Observatory in the past. They were responsible for the luck of the country. As such, they had numerous records of unimaginable supernatural incidents.
Rightfully, outsiders were not allowed into the archives room.
However, it was an exception this time around due to the urgent situation. Jeff had already informed his superiors beforehand and received the approval.
It was brightly lit in the archives room.
Jonathan kept browsing through the files, hoping to find any clues pertaining to baby ghosts.
True enough, there was some explanation regarding the baby ghosts.
Not every baby who passed away became a baby ghost.
That only happened to fetuses who had matured and gained awareness. After being removed from their mothers' bodies, their bodies were not destroyed. Eventually, the resentment aura in them turned them into baby ghosts.
It was also incredibly difficult for baby ghosts to survive.
Most of them would be taken to Eonetara Gate, so only a small number would make it.
Baby ghosts were worse than wrathful spirits. Due to their purer minds, the resentment and hatred within them were even stronger because they had no other thoughts to distract them.
Jonathan saw many cases where the baby ghosts killed their mothers. All those cases were hidden from the public and filed together here.
Other than that, he did not find any other clues regarding the baby ghosts.
However, Jonathan found something else instead. He saw that there were records of the underworld and many cases of serial killings carried out by evil spirits. There were also cases where the soul bringers of Eonetara Gate took action or resurrection etc. More importantly, Joanne's record was there too.
It said that she might be an ancient demonic being that had been reincarnated, and she was not to be disturbed.
Mabel, Beatrix, and Jeff looked through the files for a very long time, but there was nothing useful.
In no time, it was already nine in the morning.
Still, they did not find anything.
Jeff let out a sigh before saying, “Humans and ghosts have their own ways of life. These baby ghosts are hiding in secluded corners, and the surveillance cameras can't record them. Looking for them is like finding a needle in a haystack!”
“There will be a way somehow,” uttered Jonathan with determination.
Beatrix, on the other hand, was still running through the files, and she remained silent.
Mabel smiled and said, “Haste makes waste. We are all hungry. Why don't I buy everyone breakfast?”
Jeff nodded. “Let's go and have our breakfast first. Perhaps, with rested minds, we may be able to think of other solutions?”
Both Jonathan and Beatrix were indeed hungry, so they nodded in agreement.
The group then left Pearl Building.
Not far away from Pearl Building, there was a diner.
The breakfast in Yaleview was special, but it was an acquired taste.
However, Jonathan and the others were not fussy. In fact, they were quite pleased with their food.