But on her way back, the more she thought about it, the more worried she became, afraid that she had gotten involved with some evil organization and would drag Fors into it.
Fors noticed that something was wrong with her expression. "What happened?"
After hesitating for a while, Xio told Fors the truth.
"Don't worry. From what we can see so far, this might not be a bad thing. At worst, we'll move again."
"All right."
Xio quickly rallied and took out the materials for the ritual magic. "Then I'll notify Edward that I found the notes."
"I summon in my name:
The spirit wandering through illusion,
The friendly creature that may be commanded,
The Messenger belonging solely to Edward."
The candle flame flickered slightly. The air before her seemed to tear open, and waves of black ripples spread out from the opening. Then a black shadow flew out, trailing a long phantom image as it hovered in midair.
"What do you need?"
Chapter 52: A strange diary
2 Daffodil Street.
Since their elder brother Benson had to work overtime that night, dinner consisted of only Edward, the brother and sister, and the maid Bellatrix.
Lamb stewed with peas, Desi meat pies, tomato and mushroom soup, honey-roasted meat, and butter-fried toast-the dishes could not be called lavish, but they were certainly a rare "feast" for the Moretti Family.
With Melissa present, Edward and Klein did not discuss anything related to Beyonders. Klein shared some amusing stories about working at the security company, particularly about Leonard, who had all the flair of a protagonist, while Edward shared some of what he had seen and heard in Backlund.
Dinner lasted until eight that evening, when Edward said his goodbyes.
Melissa reluctantly handed Lilith back to Edward, and Klein walked him to the