After the earthquake subsided, the place where the Sothos Ruins had once stood had become a bottomless, pitch-black crater.
All the tomb structures that had once existed there had been utterly wiped away, leaving behind only lingering traces of an aura that struck fear into the hearts of Beyonders.
This was the last dissipating power of the Lord of Corpse Collection.
It was equivalent to an Age Controller personally contaminating this place and setting up anti-divination and anti-prophecy measures.
On a hill near Wickhanno Racecourse, Aaron calmly watched it all. After having Auclair—now cleansed once more by the Power of Secret Source and no longer wearing the crimson cloak—return the Green Forest Ring of Power, he removed his disguise, changed into a black trench coat, put on a round hat, picked up a suitcase, and returned to the city. He took a carriage to 33 Golden Rose Street.
"Young master, welcome home."
The moment he entered, the butler Sylvia gave a deep bow. Every gesture of hers was impeccably refined and proper.
It seemed her night classes in etiquette had not been for nothing.
"Prepare a meal. I'm a little hungry..."
Aaron took off his coat and casually added, "Also... send someone to Clark's home with a message. Tell him I'll pay a visit tomorrow..."
Clark might have learned from Lilliat that Aaron Yugus was dead. That could easily cause some misunderstandings, so it was better to clear things up as soon as possible.
As for a reason? There was no need to invent one, because Lilliat had never witnessed Aaron's death with her own eyes.
She had only seen the evil spirit chase after Aaron. And given that the entire ruin had been under the control of a 'Longevity,' the other party clearly would not let a descendant of