Ethan stepped out of the basement and headed into the living room area, where he found Eduardo waiting.
Bettie left the basement almost at the same time but took a different path that led her out of the premises.
"She's waiting at the back," Eduardo said.
Ethan nodded and said once more, "Come, Albedo."
[Bond Skill Active]
And once again, the wicked assassin resurfaced. She had a smile on her face as she said, "Twice today? Just tell me how much you love me already, summoner."
Ethan shook his head. "Go into Stealth, demon."
She nodded with a grin and vanished out of sight.
"Can I ask why you called the summon again?" Eduardo said, with a puzzled expression on his face.
Ethan turned to look at him. "I smell foul play, Eduardo."
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At the back of the manor, Valerie paced restlessly, gripping a sheathed short knife that she tapped against her palm with each step.
A memory flashed through her thoughts.
