The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

The raven raised its foot and struck the kind old man squarely in the chest, causing him to howl in pain.

The Heart Eater maintained his elegant smile: "By the way, I've also found out some useful information about Ryan's whereabouts."

"He is currently on his way to Irkutsk. If I'm not mistaken, he should arrive early tomorrow morning."

After saying that, the Heart Eater spread out its hands, looking completely harmless.

"Well, Ms. Raven?"

"I wonder if this information can soften your stance a little?"

True.

The information provided by the Heart Eater did indeed greatly shorten the Raven's investigation time.

In terms of value, this intelligence is absolutely important.

But......

Even so, the raven could not tolerate the Heart Eater's actions.

It's disgusting!

"I won't say the same thing twice."

“Heart Eater, from this moment on, except for the regular gatherings of the Hermitage, I will not allow you to appear before me.”

"Otherwise... you should know my capabilities."

Seeing that the raven's attitude remained resolute, the Heart Eater could only shake its head helplessly.

"OK then."

"A proper gentleman should respect women's opinions."

"However... please let me know if you change your mind."

"After all, I've always wanted to enjoy afternoon tea with a lady as wonderful as you."

The raven spat fiercely, flicked its wrist, and a jet-black feather, as black as jade, pierced the kind old man's neck.

Then, the feathers quickly turned blood red.

The kind old man had also completely stopped breathing.

Then, the raven strode away.

The waiter's pupils dilated for a moment, and then he collapsed to the ground.

The puppeteer also left.

Not long after it left, the raven transformed into a jet-black crow and flew away into the distance.

Only after the crows disappeared from sight did the Heart Eater's eyes finally turn cold and ruthless.

"The martyrs died at the worst possible time..."

"I could have won her over in just a few more days."

"However... hehehe, I have a new goal."

"Raven..."

"You are so beautiful, yet dangerous... utterly captivating! Hehehe..."

At this moment, the unconscious male servant awoke.

The Heart Eater quickly composed himself, knelt down on one knee with a worried expression, and helped him up.

Without making a sound, she sniffed him.

Then the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Oh ~

It tastes like love~

It's delicious.

Upon seeing the Heart Eater, the waiter repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

The Heart Eater flicked the brim of his top hat and waved politely, saying, "It's alright."

"It was just a small favor."

"But... judging from your appearance, you must have a girlfriend who loves you very much."

The waiter paused for a moment, then asked, "Sir, how did you know?"

The Heart Eater smiled and pointed to the necklace on his chest.

"That was a gift from your girlfriend, wasn't it?"

The waiter blushed and scratched his head.

"You saw it... Hahaha."

"This is indeed a token of our love from my girlfriend."

"And, we're getting married soon..."

As he spoke, the waiter revealed a happy expression.

It was this expression that made the Heart Eater's heart pound.

One of them couldn't hide it any longer and revealed a cruel smile.

"Yeah......"

"That's really a wonderful thing...hehehe."

"Sir, I am ashamed to say that I have just arrived in this city and do not yet have a place to stay. I wonder... if you could grant me the opportunity to come to your home for a cup of hot tea?"

The waiter agreed without much thought.

The male attendant led the way, while the Heart Eater followed behind, his lips curling into an uncontrollable smile.

The streetlights cast shadows of two people.

Ahead, there was the tall, slender figure of a male attendant.

Behind them was the ghostly figure of the Heart Eater, like a demon, baring its fangs and claws.

And the outstretched claws were slowly approaching the waiter's shadow...

Chapter 255 Searching for the Craftsman

Irkutsk.

Today is a rare day with beautiful weather.

The sky was cloudless and a deep blue.

The snow on the ground began to melt slowly, and pedestrians would step into black mud on the road.

Tomorrow is the deadline set by Yvette and Antovia.

Antovia stood in front of the city gate, watching the flow of people coming and going at the entrance, but she did not see Yvette.

A scout appeared beside Antovia and reported in a voice only she could hear.

"Lady Antovia."

"Lord Tracy sent a letter from Magadan yesterday, saying he is going to the capital to attend a meeting of the Thiel family members, and it is unknown when he will return."

"According to the information in the letter, we should have been heading to the capital with the main force this morning."

"Before leaving, Lord Tracy specifically ordered that the entire city of Irkusk be temporarily placed under your command. As for the Duchy of Ferrante, Miss Maggie is expected to arrive in a week, at which time she will bring the second batch of grain."

"As for the quantity... it will be at least twice as much as the first batch."

"If the city lord is unable to return in time, the welcoming work will be handled by you. As for the staple food quota, she has already drawn it up, you just need to distribute it according to the instructions."

Antovia nodded slightly.

Irkutsk is short-handed, and there are even fewer people Tracy can trust.

This decision was correct.

Antovia also learned about Alvin's and Magadan's experiences.

I never imagined that a strongman like Lei Hu Spencer would die in battle...

Although she and Spencer were not close, they were both members of the Heptathion.

The death of her colleague caused her some worry.

After all, Spencer's strength has almost reached the ceiling of the seven-pointed star.

Antovia excels more at dividing large-scale battlefields. However, when it comes to one-on-one combat, Antovia admits she is no match for Spencer.

Once the enemy reaches Irkutsk, relying solely on ourselves...

Hey......

Hopefully, Lord Tracy's trip to the capital will yield a satisfactory solution.

At that moment, a spot of light appeared at the edge of the field of vision.

Then, the light spot grew larger at a speed visible to the naked eye, moving closer to the city gate.

He is a magician.

Antovia, unaware of the other party's origins, frowned slightly and slowly tightened her grip on her cane.

Magic seeped into the city walls and the ground, ready to fight at any moment.

Finally, the light spot gradually became clear, revealing a light boat that could only carry one person.

Then, a figure jumped out and landed on the city wall.

He was a very handsome young man.

Although the other party did not make any further moves, the pressure emanating from him made Antovia take a half step back.

This person is very strong.