Void Stone

In Landon City, inside the abandoned villa where Green had killed the Tower of Yin Spirits' holy son, a few swaying wisps of light floated through the hall, illuminating it like chandeliers.

Elizabeth Franton stood quietly by the window in an ornate gown fashionable among noblewomen. She watched the darkness outside, holding a glass of red wine that had come from who knew where. Now and then, she raised it for an elegant sip. She looked serene, but the abandoned surroundings and the lights floating in the air lent the scene an eerie air.

Just then, a voice came from outside. "God of Nature above! Ms. Franton, I'm terribly sorry I'm late."

As he spoke, a bearded, middle-aged man in a filthy green priest's robe abruptly appeared in the center of the hall. A faint green mist shrouded him, but quickly drew together, condensing into a bead that fell into his hand.

Elizabeth Franton turned slowly, a slight smile on her lips. "It's nothing. Why would the renowned Mr. Hill Sova Lenin spare a thought for a widow like me? I wouldn't dare complain if you kept me waiting several more hours, let alone a few minutes."

The bearded priest hastened to apologize again. "Please don't be angry, Ms. Franton. That Rain Man held me up for a while. You know what he can do. I would never dare offend you deliberately. Besides, everyone knows that the open and covert struggle between Blood Eye and the Dietrich Family of the Void Club has drawn in many organizations and lineages. Our Nature Church has been caught up in it too, and Blood Eye plotted against us behind our backs. We suffered terrible losses. We cannot let that go. So I hope you'll do me the favor of telling me where those