ushernet Chapter 181 - 181: Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Chapter 181 - 181: Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Vibrant classical music filled the air and Ezra swayed in tune with the sound.
He walked to his desk, pouring himself a glass of blood wine and taking a small sip, savoring it. He set the wine down and sat on the table, his arms crossed.
His gaze was fixed upon the dark arrow still embedded in his wall. The fact that the arrow hadn't disappeared meant that it was a real object and not a vitality created construct.
Well, the archer who had shot him was now in the hands of the Arbiter. He had thwarted Helena's plan, whatever it was. And now, he was waiting for the results of his various plans.
He enjoyed his wine for a few minutes before the Gen entered the study. She gave him a kiss and flopped down onto the empty chair behind his desk.
"Where's everyone else?" Ezra asked.
"They're coming." Gen yawned. "Red will be down in a moment and Olivia is trying to make preparations for dinner before she comes."
"Well," Ezra checked his watch. "We've got time."
He sat, enjoying the notes of the classical music. In a few minutes, Olivia and Red walked in together.
"Finally." Gen drawled from where she sat.
Ezra stood with a clap of his hands. "Let's begin."
His black zone rolled off him to seal them away from the outside world.
"Olivia, how is the
Wrapped around his soul were the different bonds he had. He smiled at seeing his soul bond and his blood oath but that wasn't why he was here.
He coated his blood debt in vitality and gave it a sharp tug.
He grinned to himself. There was no need to keep searching for a man that could be contacted with a simple use of vitality.
He gave a small laugh as he heard the familiar whoosh of displaced air, indicating the arrival of a teleporter. He opened his eyes and swiveled to face his guest.
"Welcome!" He grinned. "Do have a seat. We have an important matter to discuss."
"No thanks." X answered as he crossed his arms. "I prefer to stand."
Ezra paused, his grin growing. "Suit yourself."
"Why have you called me?" X asked.
"Down to business I see." Ezra grinned. "I called to inform you that I found a way to free you from Griffin."
Ezra could see the change immediately his words registered. X straightened, his body going rigid with tension. His focus was completely on Ezra.
"What is it? What have you found?" He whispered with urgency as if there was someone listening in.
"Simple." Ezra steepled his fingers and leaned forward, remembering how he almost died when he'd gone to check Veran's soul. "We'll be attacking Griffin through your soul."