"[An Inquiry into the Origins of Snake Worship in South Innis]?"
Aaron looked at the words on the ancient book, his fingers unconsciously tapping against its cover.
"I read its contents... it was merely an introductory book that touched lightly upon the mysteries. It absolutely shouldn't have harmed Lai Liang so badly... Mm, although his mental state has stabilized, the doctor still recommended that he remain under observation for a while. After all, it's a rare case of recovery..."
Lilliat did not care in the slightest that the credit had been taken from her. Mysteries ought to remain hidden behind the scenes. "And the casualties among those bodyguards drew an investigation from the local police station. Fortunately, Mrs. Adam stopped them... You were the one who acted then?"
Though it was phrased as a question, her tone was exceedingly certain.
"Mm!"
Aaron nodded in confirmation, gazing at the ancient book with a somewhat amused expression.
"Mr. Lai Liang said this book can disguise itself. It possesses traits of life, so it counts as a mystical item. And among mystical items, it's one of the exceptionally dangerous kind!" Lilliat offered a reminder.
"A mystical item?"
The smile on Aaron's face grew ever brighter. "It should have the texture of a mille-feuille, right? Or... would it taste better roasted?"
"Eat it?" Lilliat's eyes widened as she saw a cluster of pure white flame emerge from Aaron's fingertip, steadily approaching the book in his hand.
At the instant the flame was about to touch the pages, countless words and letters across the document began to twist and recombine, taking on an entirely new meaning—[Snake Molting Secret Continuation, Volume II]!
*So... for a true powerhouse, a mystical item with traits of life is actually easier to communicate with? Because it can be threatened and