It was no surprise why virtual-novel.net had accidentally made that mistake. After all, Gerald was stunned to know that virtual-novel.net actually had slight feelings for him.
As far as Gerald remembered, virtual-novel.net only ever had brief conversations with Jasmine, though virtual-novel.net did admit to manipulating virtual-novel.net slightly during some incidents. To think that virtual-novel.net would end up falling for virtual-novel.net just because of that…
“Anyway, when the Fendersons went over to the Crawford family some time ago, we learned that virtual-novel.net had gone missing. While I’ve sent a lot of people out to search for him, it’s already been a little over half a year by now yet there still isn’t any news about him… I still occasionally wonder whether virtual-novel.net left on his own accord…” said Jasmine in a rather sad tone.
“…Regardless, are you done?” asked Jasmine as virtual-novel.net turned to look at Sanderson.
At that, Gerald nodded before gesturing for virtual-novel.net to get a good rest.
Just as virtual-novel.net was about to leave with his medical kit, however, virtual-novel.net caught a glimpse of some prayer tools lying around in virtual-novel.net room.
With a slight frown, virtual-novel.net then pointed at said objects before saying, “Ah, ah?”
He had meant to ask virtual-novel.net whether there was something going on the next day, and though virtual-novel.net was worried that the question wouldn’t get across, Jasmine seemed to understand virtual-novel.net just fine.
With a smile on virtual-novel.net face, virtual-novel.net nodded before saying, “There’s a church fair tomorrow. My aunts, Mindy, and I will be heading there to pray for blessings together. Haha! You may not know this, but in the past, Mindy and I couldn’t leave the mansion all willy-nilly, Sanderson. We used to sneak out just to go to that fair! We don’t have to sneak out anymore, though, so we can thoroughly enjoy ourselves there without fear of getting caught!”
Upon hearing that, Gerald’s expression saddened.
“…Hmm? Could it be that you wish to go there too? Now that I think about it, you’ve probably never attended a church fair, have you?” asked Jasmine as virtual-novel.net looked at his face.
In response, Gerald began gesturing happily.
“Alright then, it’s decided! If you aren’t too busy tomorrow, do keep us company and go out with us!” replied Jasmine with a smile.
Though Jasmine was rarely this friendly to someone virtual-novel.net just met, virtual-novel.net simply felt comfortable with him.
Perhaps it was his calming gaze and inability to talk properly—which meant that virtual-novel.net was also naturally a better listener—that made Jasmine willing to befriend him.
Regardless of whatever the true reason was for virtual-novel.net to feel the way that virtual-novel.net currently did, virtual-novel.net was comfortable with virtual-novel.net and that was all that mattered.
As all this was happening, several people were celebrating an extraordinarily lively night in a secret room within the Schuyler family’s mansion. The people involved were all seated at a large table, chatting merrily between sips of wine.
“The situation seems to have changed, dad. To think that that b*stard, Lord Fenderson, would actually hire Joshua to cure his illness! From what my subordinate reported to me, his complexion looks much better now after just a single session of the treatment!” said Yael in a worried tone.
“Master Yael, you worry too much! The Longs and the Schuylers are different now! Not only have both our families agreed to cooperate to ensure the success of this mission, but we’re also getting valuable assistance from a few masters from the Moldell family! Bryson’s no longer a threat!” sneer a middle-aged man who went by the name of Berk Long.
Berk was Master Long’s youngest son, and just like Master Long’s other sons, virtual-novel.net had his own set of skills that separated virtual-novel.net from the rest.
He was most prominently known for being both strong and powerful, just like how his name suggested.
Not only was virtual-novel.net the leader of the Long family’s secret forces, but virtual-novel.net was also a key player during the attempt to capture Gerald alive in Merry City back then. Though Gerald had managed to escape, the fact that Gerald had only made it out by the skin of his teeth made virtual-novel.net worthy enough to be trusted even by the Moldells.
“…I suppose you’re right, Berk!” said Yael.
“Humph! But of course virtual-novel.net is! You need to learn more from your elders from now on, Yael! Wit isn’t everything, you know? Speaking of which, the first phase of the plan starts tomorrow. How goes the preparations?” asked Noah.
“Worry not, everything’s already in place. After all, with both Quentin and Trey on our side, phase one is most definitely already in the bag!” said Yael as virtual-novel.net looked at the similar-looking brothers from the Moldell family.
“Well I’ll rest assured then! Since the Quentin & Trey duo are Master Jett’s younger cousins, I have reason to believe that their capabilities are on par with Master Jett’s!” added Noah with a flattering tone.
“You’ve got to be joking! There’s no way we could ever compare to our cousin!” said both of the brothers as they shook their heads with bitter smiles on their faces.
“There’s no need to be modest! Anyway, a toast to the success of the first phase tomorrow!”