Chapter 49

“What a surprise; I didn't think I'd be seeing you here,” Gore said with a smile as he stepped forward.

“You were going to hurt my dad; of course I'd be here,” Rowlis responded as her brows furrowed in anger. “Why didn't you attack us back at the house?” she asked.

“I was given orders to stop the one on the gryphon who was going to disturb the Xenon stone; I had no time to play with you. But now that you're here, let's have a little fun, shall we?” Gore replied.

“Dad, get to safety. I have to take care of this guy and save David,” Rowlis said to Derrick.

“Save David? You know how to exorcise ghosts now?” Derrick asked with a confused expression.

“Just go!” Rowlis exclaimed, and Derrick immediately ran off.

The glowing markings on Rowlises faces started to appear; her eyes glowed bright blue momentarily and went back to normal.

“Energy transmutation—it's all I need to defeat this guy. Absorbing the energy from his attacks will get me in close