Invitation and Exorcism

"Wasn't I doing it for the sheriff's sake? His body was seriously depleted. A little replenishment wouldn't hurt." Darkwill shook the fat on his face and grumbled indignantly.

I'm clearly taking the initiative to help, yet I never receive a word of thanks. Don't you think you should reflect on yourself?

Abner grumbled inwardly, but did not say anything more. After all, this was Darkwill's style. He did not need praise from others; as long as he himself was pleased, that was enough...

So, this "Apothecary" really ought to have become a "Hunter," shouldn't he?!

Using Judy's hair to "intimidate" Darkwill, Abner chatted with him for a few more moments before hurriedly leaving the smoking room. He was not in any rush; he simply could not stand the smell of tobacco.

Who would have thought that the moment he stepped outside, Abner would see two of his former classmates from the public school, Roman and Susan, walking arm in arm into the villa's hall.

Susan, who had already been looking around, spotted Abner immediately. A brilliant smile blossomed across her face, but instead of waving from a distance or skipping over as she usually did, she merely gave Abner a reserved nod before slowly and elegantly walking over with Roman.

As for Roman, the instant she saw Abner, she became nervous. She did not even know where to put her hands. If Susan had not been pulling her along, she probably would have turned into an ostrich.

Apparently, the girl had been receiving so-called "ladylike education" for some time.

Abner's thoughts drifted for a second before quickly returning. When the two girls came over, he smiled and said, "Ladies, your arrival has made this villa several shades brighter."

"You're exaggerating, Abner..." Roman's face flushed slightly at his words, and she