The last time Xu Huo had gone to kill a captured member of the Holy Sword Society at Lady Lily's request, the man had managed to escape. Still, Xu Huo had fulfilled his obligation in the Great World at Sea dungeon.
He suspected Lady Lily didn't care much about the outcome, since she'd already achieved her goal.
"Let's talk another day." Xu Huo went upstairs to the study and asked about Dr. Deng.
Mr. Dong told him what Dr. Deng had said and done in his absence.
Since Dr. Deng was still a target of the Black Shoulder Badge's investigation, he spent most of his time in the Annex at the back and rarely came out. The only things he asked Mr. Dong to buy for him were laboratory supplies, such as equipment and books. All in all, he was very good at enduring solitude and valued his life. He hadn't even asked to go out for a walk and had barely shown his face.
During that time, the Black Shoulder Badge had surveilled Rose Castle twice more, but neither time had lasted long, and they soon withdrew. It was unclear whether this was because of frequent personnel changes within the Black Shoulder Badge.
At least, the surveillance had eased the pressure on them. They no longer had to be so furtive when bringing Dr. Deng his meals.
"Has Bai Kou not come back to the castle at all?" Xu Huo asked.
At the mention of her, Mr. Dong visibly relaxed. "She left a couple of days after you did. She didn't say anything before she went."
Xu Huo nodded. "Invite Dr. Deng out for a meal. Don't let him go up to the Third Floor."
Mr. Dong answered and left the study.
There were more than three invitations on