In Alvin's vision, the entire banquet hall disappeared, replaced by a boundless sea of blood. He stood alone on its surface.
A giant golden python suddenly appeared at the far end ahead, approaching bathed in blood.
His hair stood on end with fright as he watched the python blot out the sky and open its enormous, bloody maw at him.
Boom!!
Alvin felt his whole body being torn apart. Agonizing pain battered his nerves, and his head, all that remained, sank to the seabed.
His vision turned scarlet.
Thick blood flooded his mouth and nose, reeking unbearably, until he suffocated!
"Ugh... hah!"
Alvin abruptly came to his senses, gasping like a fish out of water, his face pale and his entire body drenched in sweat.
The black-haired young man before him wore a polite smile again, as though everything that had just happened had been an illusion.
"What's wrong, Mr. Alvin?"
The young man reached out with concern, intending to steady him.
Alvin shuddered as though shocked by electricity and backed away several steps. He stumbled and accidentally fell to the floor. His grip on his wineglass slipped, spilling wine over himself.
"Don't... don't come any closer! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, miss. That was rude of me!"
Extreme terror welled up in Alvin's heart, and he dared not look the black-haired young man in the eye. After bowing in apology, he scrambled to his feet and left in a sorry state.
"Thank you, Mr. Jack."
Connie seemed to have guessed something and spoke to Chen Lun.
Her eyes showed her gratitude. She very much enjoyed the feeling of being protected by Mr. Jack.
"Don't feel inferior because of this, Connie. One day, you'll become the most dazzling creator."
Chen Lun spoke softly.
"These nobles aren't even worthy of carrying your