At the same time, something invisible to ordinary humans began to spread—darkness lurking.
Indeed!
The darkness that had previously been detected by the magical compass now radiated from the old man's body, expanding like a fog enveloping the surrounding space.
Or, emanating from the wind chimes held in the old man's hands.
"Wahah."
"Hahah."
The laughter echoed, floating lightly in the refreshing night breeze.
Dry. Childish. Full of innocence.
The laughter became increasingly clear, harmonizing with the soft ringing of the wind chimes.
Nancy's expression changed instantly. "Did you hear that?"
"I heard it." Sidney swiftly drew his pistol, his eyes alert, "The laughter of a little girl!"
They had already encountered strange and tense events after their experience in the abandoned factory, so they were more cautious now.
Happy, standing behind Tony Stark, instinctively rubbed his arms, a sense of discomfort creeping into his heart. He looked at his boss anxiously, "Sir?"
"Ssst!" Tony signaled with his hand, asking them to be quiet, while he activated the observation mode on his glasses.
Tony felt that something was off, even though he didn't know exactly what was happening, the atmosphere created was clearly drawing his attention.
The glow of the setting sun was fading, and the increasingly cool night breeze created an atmosphere that was becoming more mysterious, filled with an unpleasant tension.
Not far from there, a small tranquil pond reflected the light of the waning moon.
Under the fading twilight, a layer of blue mist suddenly floated above the surface of the lake, adding to the eerie impression.
Lance quietly stared intently, his eyes focused on the black evil energy that began to emerge from the lake. Unconsciously, Lance asked in a serious tone, "Did the little girl who committed suicide due to depression die here?"
Nancy was momentarily taken aback before finally nodding and saying in a heavy tone, "Yes... The girl died by jumping into the lake, over there."
"There is a very strong energy disturbance here!" Tony tapped his glasses, his face looking dissatisfied, "This equipment isn't working well."
It seemed that Tony was affected by the evil energy around him. The effect of the observation equipment he was using was very poor. The image appearing in Tony's glasses was blurry and accompanied by disturbing sounds, as if the world around them was vibrating.
Before Tony could finish his sentence, the lake filled with evil energy suddenly trembled slightly. Suddenly, a soft and clear children's song could be heard again, merging with the sound of the wind that carried tension in the air.
[In the blue sky and the Milky Way. There is a small white boat. There is an osmanthus tree on the boat. A white rabbit is playing. The paddles are not visible. There is no sail on the boat. Floating, floating, floating westward...]
The children's song sounded so beautiful, yet behind its beauty, there was something that made the blood freeze in the veins. Every word sung echoed with a gentle tone, yet radiated a chilling sense of fear.
The police standing around the area looked confused, searching for the source of the singing, but no children were in sight. The voice came through so clearly, as if floating from the air, penetrating every crevice around them.
At that moment, the convoy of Murray Anthony finally arrived. The captain of the guards escorting Murray promptly greeted the police setting up the barriers, and the luxury cars began to slowly drive into the seemingly quiet villa area.
However, at that very moment, the evil energy around them surged even more violently, permeating the air and enveloping every corner of the place in an increasingly thick darkness.
Lance turned around, his eyes now focused on the old man who was still sitting in his place, humming the song "Moonlight" with an increasingly light voice.
There was something off, something that felt very threatening.
"I will give you time for revenge," Lance said in a low voice, with a tone full of determination. "When you are done with that, I will send you on your way."
The old man did not change his expression, but the singing voice coming from his mouth felt lighter and softer, as if the sky itself was beginning to respond in a way that could not be understood.
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Murray Anthony's convoy drove smoothly towards his villa, cutting through the quiet streets. The glow of the streetlights reflected off the shiny body of the car, giving an impression of luxury and untouchability.
As the car door opened, Murray stepped out with an arrogant demeanor. A group of large-bodied bodyguards quickly surrounded him, forming a protective wall that moved in unison.
Murray's gaze was fixed on Stark Manor, which stood majestically not far from where he stood. His eyes narrowed, filled with an envy that was hard to conceal.
Compared to the Stark family's grand house, Murray's luxurious villa looked like an insignificant shack. Yet, it was this very difference that ignited the fire of his ambition. Murray Anthony would not stop climbing until he possessed something greater, something more magnificent.
Murray, who had killed another man's daughter to gain access to magic, was not as calm as he appeared on the surface.
However, the excitement in Murray's heart was not due to the act of killing, but because he believed he had mastered the mysterious power he had long coveted.
As Nancy and her team suspected, Murray Anthony knew Letao Feng through Letao's son, who worked as an assistant. From this relationship, Murray learned about Paper Cutting Magic, an ancient magical art possessed by Letao Feng. However, Murray acquired this magic through theft, not with Letao's consent.
Unfortunately, Murray lacked the ability or qualifications to practice that magic. His hopes turned into disappointment, which then evolved into anger. In his rage, Murray ordered someone to kill Letao Feng's son, destroying the family.
More than ten years later, Murray Anthony encountered Letao Feng again. At that time, Murray learned that Letao had adopted a daughter. By chance, Murray also discovered that Letao had a hidden family treasure, believed to be connected to the magical power.
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