Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1263

Benjamin ignored the young officer's protest and turned to the chief.

"This case involves the Unmelting Bone. Push it through the SSHQ's expedited process, and once the charges are finalized, deal with him as necessary."

Then, he walked away without waiting for the chief's response. He had another pressing matter, which was to find the Unmelting Bone.

For someone who'd once protected the country with his life, the Unmelting Bone shouldn't be condemned over a single incident.

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Meanwhile, Heston had just teleported with Cassidy to a secluded area when they were abruptly blocked by a cloud of black smoke.

The sight of the black smoke reminded Heston of the man who'd turned him into the Unmelting Bone.

The smoke swiftly formed a humanoid figure and took the shape of a man who slowly approached. The look in his eyes was cold and sinister as he said, "The Unmelting Bone, I've come to take you back.

"You're not perfect, but that's fine. The Decaybringer Array can be reactivated with our help, and the filth energy you require will flow endlessly if you come with me.'

Heston's gaze flickered with confusion. Deep inside, a faint voice urged him to obey the man. It felt eerily similar to Alaric's voice, whom Shannon had turned into charred remains.

Sensing Heston's hesitation, the man continued, "I understand the SSHQ has investigated you, but you've spilled human blood and taken a life. No one will accept you, be it SSHQ or the mystic arts community. No one but us will offer you a refuge."

His words struck a nerve. Heston recalled the man in the alley with blood pouring out of his mouth.

He didn't regret killing the man to protect Cassidy, but he remembered Shannon's words. He could be contracted as long as he hadn't killed.

Heston's gaze darkened. His instinct was to shield Cassidy from the black smoke, but the man suddenly pulled out a black bone bell. The bell emitted a chilling mournful sound laced with black fog as he shook it, and it blanked Heston's mind completely.

That was when the black claw seized the opportunity to lunge toward Cassidy.

But just as the claw was about to strike, an amulet carrying streaks of fire lightning hacked through the air and cleaved the claw in half.

As the man raised his head, he witnessed the black smoke disperse instantly. He turned to see Shannon arriving on a zephyr glide talisman.

As one hand formed mudras to control the amulet, her other hand clutched a black thunder talisman. Her voice rang out sharply. 'Heston! Do you still want to be contracted and earn money to support Cassidy?"

Heston jolted as if waking from a trance.