Trembling at the conversation between Arsene and Ezra, I softly closed the door to my room. Making sure to hide my actions in my soul domain.
Master had warned about him, but it's a surprise Ezra is his disciple? What is he doing treating her like so? Touching my chin for a bit, I waved my hands, sending a bit of Qi in the air. A sizeable virtual screen appeared.
"Cleo?" Master calmly called. "Has sothing happened?"
Hesitating for a mont, I nodded, "It's Arsene. Sothing is going on, and I do not feel safe. At least not without Yura by his side."
Master Talos's lips curled down. "What is your soul telling you?"
"It's saying to keep a distance. He confuses , Master. At tis he is charming, funny, childish, witty, but then there are tis when all I see is a monster."
"Arsene is a special kind of Devil if one can still call him that." Master Talos calmly explained, shaking his head with a bit of lancholy. "Has anyone figured out your abilities?"
"Not even you have figured it out, Master; how could they, but Arsene did glean sothing about when we first t," I said, a bit annoyed at myself.
"That is true, but do not discredit Yura and Arsene. Those two are quite the match. They make each other both better and worse, if that's even possible. Keep your distance, Cleo. I wish to take you out, but I also feel like this is your chance."
"My Chance?" I replied, sowhat curious at Master's words.
"Whatever you do, never listen to Arsene, but study his actions. A devil's words are all lies, even if they are true, but their actions will tell you a different tale."
"Unless it's a lie," I added, quite sure Arsene was plotting against the world as we speak.
I hate to say this, but I am terrified of that monster. Especially today, no one else seed to sense that domain of divinity as I did. Arsene can co and go as he please, trick Gods as a mortal. It's hard even to believe he is in the sa generation like us.
"Cleo, listen well. Keep your distance. Those instincts you feel are your lifeline. The ga the founders are playing, I am not. You are my concern, not them, ok?"
Widening my eyes, my heart could only warm at Master's words. He was always cold, but there was one fact I could trust. Master Talos would never hurt or betray .
"He is acting differently. It's strange. It's almost like he is a different person." I hesitantly employed, "He feels different."
Master narrowed his cold eyes and frowned, "It could be due to the Sins. But that would not change the man, but instead, leave him without control. Tell what you think?"
I smiled, "You trust my judgnt like so?"
"Cleo, if it was between all the founder's instincts versus yours, then I pick you. Your race is unseen by all. You can see and comprehend things even I cannot believe." He claid, finding a slight smile upon his lips.
Covering my mouth, I giggled, "Is Master getting soft? Hehe."
Rolling his eyes, he waved off, "your thoughts."
"I think we need distance, it may be out of hand, but I think we should stay at Lady Aiza's estate. At this mont, Arsene is a wild card."
"And I would say, you should just find a hotel. Use my card. I am having a eting with Aiza in a few hours." He said with a deadly glint.
"Then I will see you later today. May your inquires prove successful." I said, bowing my head, as Master hung up.
Hanging my head low for a few minutes before I heard the door open and close from downstairs. I watched Arsene walk away with a dark smile, glancing out the window.
"I need to leave now. I will send a ssage that I am staying at Aiza, but in truth, I will stay at so random hotel. We have been burned too many tis by Arsene. I should have trusted my instincts the first ti I saw him."
So call it fear, but that day at Paradise, when Sig introduced us, my heart trembled in dread. Kurt had sensed it as well, that is why there is a bit of tension between him and Arsene, but I dared not show my concerns.
Master had told long ago that pride leads cultivators to die. My ego is not big enough to say that I am at the top of my generation. I am sure others are stronger, and Arsene is one of them. His stunt with Master Talos and the other founders proved it.
For the past few years, I have been reporting to master about Arsene while leading on Kurts to have more transgression with that devil. I wanted to see his response.
I had a bit of fate; Arsene would not outright destroy him or . It was a risk, I played, but I learned more about him. The only problem I have is Yura, aka Lilith. I cannot read her.
My innate ability to read people draws a blank when it cos to her. Even her actions are masked in mystery; it's almost like she wishes to kill Arsene, but he does nothing but enjoy her tornt. Those two are weird.
Witnessing Arsene leave, I stepped out of the door, heading down the banister towards the foyer and onto the kitchen where the little dragon girl was preparing breakfast with Yu Jing and Sig.
"Is Kurt not here?" I asked, glancing around with a frown.
"Can't say I have seen him this morning; you know he is an early bloor. He loves the mornings." Sig bitterly said, plating pancakes for Arkanos. "That guy needs to get laid."
Eyeing the three of them, I hesitated but shook my head in the end. Yu Jing would not leave Arkanos and Sig. Well, he has been bonding with Einar and Eroma as of late. It seems like everyone is getting lost in Arsene's circle.
I hate to say it, but Arsene played everyone. Everyone but . I will not fall into Arsene's circle again, not after I was drugged then forced to get involved with a man like Lynx.
Lifting my lips, I shot Arkanos a smile, "I am going out for a bit. I'll be back, ok."
"You sure it is safe?" Sigfried suddenly said, eyeing firmly.
"Kurt left, didn't he? I will be fine. I was given an assigned ant so I may be gone for a few days." I claid, patting the little girl whose eyes began to build with tears.
Crushing my heart with her cuteness, I kissed her cheeks, "Don't cry. I will see you again. Aunty will always be by Arkanos' side. I just have a few things to prepare before I return, is all."
"Promise?" Said Arkanos.
"Promise."
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