Chapter 1868 Put On An Act
Elias turned to look at him and said, “If you don’t believe me, you may use her blood to open the stone door now. But, let me warn you first. If she dies because of that, it has nothing to do with me!”
Elias did not seem too keen to talk about that topic, so he changed the subject and mentioned Shermaine.
“Evan, I hope you can release Shermaine as soon as possible. It didn’t matter what she had done in the past. She did those things because she loves you! I hope you can forgive her, seeing how much she is willing to risk her own life because of her love for you.”
With that, Elias left.
Evan watched him walk away and felt that his questions were unanswered. Levant felt likewise.
“Evan, should we ask Shermaine? She might know something about it.”
Evan asked him cautiously, “Do you really think Joy will be in danger if the treasure is opened?”
Levant thought about it and replied, “If there is poisonous mist around the treasure, I’m sure we will all perish, let alone Joy! Actually, what he said makes sense too. You were never interested in the treasure. Why don’t we just drop the whole thing and forget about it?”
“The reason why you aren’t interested in the treasure is that it isn’t time to open it yet. Evan, once the time is right, I’m sure you will let Joy open it!” said Frida as she walked toward the two men.
Evan’s face darkened. “Then, I hope that day will never come.”
“It will! I’m sure it will come! I can guarantee that with my life.”
The two men were dumbfounded.
They had no idea why Frida was so confident about it, but Evan said no more. Levant studied her and asked, “Are you here because of Shermaine?”
“I’m here because of Joy!”
“What do you mean?”
“Evan, in order to ensure that Joy has a safe and happy life before she turns eighteen, I’m willing to play along with you and put on an act!”
“What act?”
Frida told them about the plan.
After Evan discussed it with Levant, he found the plan viable. However, they could not understand why she decided to help them.
Frida answered, “Just take it as a repayment of my gratitude!”
“Did Joy do something kind for you?”
“I am indebted to my master in the past. Since she is no longer around, I will repay it to Joy.”
Frida did not say any more about the events from the past. Both Evan and Levant did not probe any further as well. Instead, they started to discuss how to help Joy.
The plan was to be executed in the late afternoon.
Frida asked Steven for the key to the treasure. The latter refused. Frida said she would split the treasure equally with him, just like what Juan had promised him in the past.
Steven asked, “In order to open the treasure, you will need the key and Girin Blood. Have you found the person who possessed Girin Blood?”
Frida nodded. “Of course! If I wasn’t confident about opening the treasure, I wouldn’t have asked you for the key, would I?”
“Who is it?” Steven could not wait to find out.
“It’s Joy! Evan’s daughter!”
What?
Steven looked befuddled. “The possessor of Girin Blood is a girl?”
“Among the children in the Seet family, other than that boy, she is the only child left. My guess is it’s her!”
“Guess? So, you aren’t completely sure about it?”
Frida laughed. “Before taking her blood, nobody will be entirely sure that it’s her. So, tell me. Do you want to cooperate with me? If you don’t want to, it’s fine. I have other ways to obtain the key.”
Steven pondered on it. She’s right. After all, this is the territory of Daemonic Mount. The Guardians will have no issue dealing with me.
“If you want to work together, go to the peak. If not…”
“Fine. I will go up with you!”
Frida’s eyes darkened.
When they arrived at the treasure cave, they saw Gale carrying Joy into the cave. The child was struggling with all her might, but she could not speak because her mouth had been gagged.
“This child…”
