novelzi Chapter 298: A hole in the plot?
Chapter 298: A hole in the plot?
Relief flooded through Reggie and his brothers as they recognized the familiar figure. "Doctor Martina!" they exclaimed in unison, their voices barely above a whisper.
Without wasting a moment, Doctor Martina gestured for them to follow her, her hurried pace indicating a sense of urgency. As they fell into step behind her, Reggie couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards Rose for arranging their encounter with someone who could aid them in their mission.
"In here," Doctor Martina whispered, gesturing towards a door at the end of the hallway. "The court where the baby is being kept is just through here."
Reggie nodded, a sense of urgency coursing through him as they followed her lead. "Thank you, Doctor Martina. We appreciate your help more than you know."
The doctor offered them a small smile before turning the knob and pushing the door open, revealing a dimly lit chamber beyond.
As the door creaked open, revealing the dimly lit chamber, all three knights felt a chill run down their spines. Their faces turned paler than ice as they beheld the tall, imposing figure standing inside, illuminated by the flickering candlelight.
"Damien," Reggie muttered under his breath, his voice barely above a whisper.
Damien's smile widened as he clasped his hands together, the sound of his fingers intertwining cutting through the silence like a blade. "I must admit, I wasn't expecting to see you here," he continued, his tone dripping with mock sincerity. "But then again, I suppose I should have known better than to underestimate your... resourcefulness."
Damien's gaze swept over the knights, his eyes lingering on each of them with a calculating intensity. "If I hadn't been just a little unnerved by your unusual calmness the day you visited, seeing your master in the state she was and how you all took the news," he mused, "perhaps I would have been fooled by your little charade. But alas, I'm afraid I'm not so easily deceived."
A cold smile played across his lips as he leaned forward, his dark eyes glittering with amusement. "You see, I know exactly who you three are, what you're capable of. Have you forgotten you once served Rose who was under my care? I've watched you three too long to know when there's a ploy on going," he said softly, each word dripping with contempt. "And I must say, I find your audacity... refreshing."
He took a deep sigh, nonchalantly dusting off his garment. The silence that followed hung heavy in the air, thick with tension. But this was only one sided as Damien didn't even seem bothered by the three Knight's presence. Indubitably, it was clear he didn't see them as any threat whatsoever.
Damien's eyes lit again as he looked at Martina, "I have a task for you," he continued, his voice low and menacing.
"See my middle finger?" Damien asked, pointing it out so it could be seen.
"It appears vacant, doesn't it? Well, the thing is..silly me, I lost my ring earlier while taking a swim. It must have fallen to the bottom of the pool. Could you be an absolute darling and take a walk to the outdoor pool and search for my missing ring for me? Take your time and enjoy the swim," Damien said with an expressionless face.
Without hesitation, Martina turned and left the room, her movements mechanical and devoid of life as she disappeared into the darkness . The knights exchanged wary glances, a silent understanding passing between them as they braced themselves for what would come next. As much as they would love to help Martina now, they had bigger problems on their hands.
Damien's attention shifted to Reggie and his companions, his gaze piercing and calculating. "Fear," he declared, his voice resonating with chilling finality. "I smell fear!"
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*Author's note*
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