Chapter 72. Level Up to Level 4 and Absorb Mutations

Just moments ago, the fiend had claimed that the illusions he cast were rooted in the subconscious of the ensnared. Was this to imply that his yearning to meet Theodore had led to this entrapment?

It seemed absurd, for he was in the company of many, including his blood brother, Canis, and his bedfellow, Winston. His bonds with these two were undoubtedly more robust than his connection with Theodore. Yet the villain had asserted that he would choose the one he trusted most.

Was Theodore the one he trusted most to entrust his life to in the face of dire peril?

Upon reflection, from his youth until now, his encounters with Theodore had been scarce, their kinship merely verbal. It wasn’t that Theodore bore him ill will, nor he towards Theodore, but rather the lack of opportunity for them to bond as siblings usually would.

It was unclear when Theodore had moved into the Wang household; perhaps Hubert had been too young then to notice. Given his carefree nature, h