Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 289: The Future Of Flames

Standing in front of Hughton's house, Alan looked at the bottle of "Blazing Volcano" in his hand. This was obtained from the family warehouse. In terms of stamina and glycol, it was not comparable to the "blue moonlight" that Horn had given to the old drunkard before, but in terms of intensity, it could be said to be the best wine in the world. Ordinary people simply couldn't drink such strong alcohol, and even if they drank too much, they would lose their lives. Of course, with Major General Hughton's strength, he would only be drunk once.

Ellen was afraid that he would pull himself drunk together. He remembered how his head felt like it was going to crack after a hangover. He would rather go to the battlefield and fight his enemies to the death.

Knocking on the door, the sound spread to every corner of the house at this moment in the morning. As long as Hughton was at home, there was no reason not to hear. Footsteps sounded from behind the door. Then, a crack opened in the door. Inside the crack, a pair of pitch-black eyes that seemed to be covered in mist looked at Alan like this.

"Vera?" Alan tried to shout.

The door opened, and behind it stood Vera. After two years, the girl had grown taller, and she was still skinny. Vera seemed to have just gotten out of bed and was wearing a dress as thin as a cicada's wing. Under the veil, she could vaguely see the young girl's body.

"Grandpa hasn't returned yet" Vera's little face was expressionless. She wasn't even surprised to see Alan suddenly appear. She was still calm, so quiet that it was as easy to ignore the past as the air.

Ellen waved the liquor in his hand and said, "I just came back from the Outer Realm. Where's Teacher Hughton? Has he gone out yet?"

'"Grandpa, he went to the morning exercise. He said that he had to keep his head clear to get the job done " Vera's breathing suddenly became rapid, and her chest rose and fell. The person also swayed, looking extremely painful.

Alan was shocked. He hurriedly put down the liquor and stepped forward, "Vera, are you feeling unwell?"

'"I" Vera could not say a word. She closed her eyes and lost consciousness.

Alan hurriedly hugged her and felt that the skin on his tentacles was ice-cold and smooth like silk. Vera fainted in his embrace. Under her black hair and white skin, the exquisite collarbone line and the faintly visible undulating curve of her collar were revealed. Alan hurriedly picked her up and wanted to take her back to the upstairs bedroom. Suddenly, someone outside shouted, "Where did this bastard come from? He actually dared to touch my Vivian!"

Turning around, Hughton rushed in like an angry lion. In his eyes that were gradually lit up by Origin Energy, Allen saw his face that didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Seeing that it was Ellen, Hughton did not withdraw the Origin Energy he had channeled, and said in a surprised voice, "When did you come back?"

"I've been back for a few days. I just came back from the surface yesterday. Otherwise, I would have come to visit you long ago." Alan said.

"What happened to Vivian?" Hughton frowned and looked at his granddaughter.

Alan shook his head and said, "She suddenly fainted. Has Vera always had this kind of symptom?"

"Nonsense, her face is a little pale, but her body is healthy. These two years, she has also constructed her own circuit and formed an engraving. How can she say that she is dizzy?" Hughton blew his beard and said.

Vera moaned and opened her eyes. Seeing himself lying in Allen's arms, Gu Jing's calm eyes revealed a trace of embarrassment. This humane expression made the girl look a little angry. Alan hurriedly put her down and Hughton reached out to touch her forehead. Vera gently pushed his hand away and said, "I'm fine, Grandpa."

"Why are you fainting when you're fine?"

'"Because I saw something I shouldn't have " Vera walked to the attic and turned around at the staircase. "I can't see your future. Or rather, your future is obscured by flames. It's like a curtain of fire that's going to ignite the entire world, obscuring my vision "

Leaving behind these words, the young girl fluttered away like a ghost.

Obviously, this sentence was addressed to Alan. Vera had always had the ability to peek into the future, though she could only see one of the endless possibilities. However, it was probably the first time that she couldn't see clearly like this. Her coma should have something to do with the flames that blocked her gaze. It was the backlash of power. Alan looked at Hughton. The old general raised his hand and said, "Don't ask me. I've never seen Vera's imprint before. She avoided talking about her own power. I only know that ever since she had the imprint, the future she could see was a hundred times clearer than it used to be."

'"If even she can't see through it" Hughton looked at Allen with a strange expression.

Ellen shook his head and smiled, "It's not a bad thing that you can't see through it. In any case, don't you know that in the future, as long as you keep moving forward?"

"It's not impossible for you to say that. Let me see, is this the wine you brought? Blazing Volcano, good fellow, are you going to get me drunk?"

"It's early in the morning. Teacher, don't drink anymore, right?"

"Idiot, there's no time for drinking!"

In the attic, at the corner of the stairs, Vera stood against the wall. Alan's words were heard by her, and the girl sighed faintly, "If you keep moving forward, you will push yourself into the sea of fire."

"What exactly is the future of flames "

On the same morning, the cries of the maiden sounded from time to time in the attic of the Morsen Manor, making the morning seem a little noisy.

"No, this one is too plain. I've changed it for another one."

"This one won't do either. If my waist line isn't narrowed, it'll make me look bloated!"

In the study room, Old Kate drank black tea and occasionally showed a listening expression. The butler beside him smiled and said, "Miss Adele seems to be very keen on dressing in women's clothes lately. She orders clothes every day."

'That's a good thing, or I'll have a headache dressing like a tomboy every day. But then again, Adele seems to be stimulated.' Old Kate smiled.

The butler whispered in his ear, "I heard that Young Master Allen has brought a female companion with him this time."

Old Kate suddenly realized, "So my Adele is ready for war."

"I'm afraid so."

Someone knocked on the door and the butler opened it. Outside the door was a servant. After whispering a few words, the butler walked back and said, "Someone wants to see Miss Adele."

"Who is it?"

"Jin Clan's young master." The butler said.

Old Kate raised her head and patted her head. "I remember, they formed an alliance. Tell someone to inform Adele."

"Alright, master."

In the attic, the maid Sophie sat on the ground and looked at Adele, who was almost buried in her clothes, and said, "Miss is used to men's clothes. Why do you suddenly want to change to women's clothes?"

Adele was looking in the mirror, adjusting her dress, and said, "If you don't dress more ladies, Alan will treat me as a brother, and forget that I am a girl!"

Sophie said with a confused face, "Didn't Miss always mind?"

"Idiot, that's for someone else! Ellen, Ellen is different!" Adele gritted her teeth and said, "Besides, I can't lose to that pair of ponytails!"

Someone knocked on the door and said, "Miss Adele, Young Master Jin Liancheng wants to see you."

"What is he doing here?" Adele curiously asked Sophie, "Help me change."

A moment later, she changed back into her usual male clothes and came to the living room, where Jin Liancheng was sitting. Adele picked up a bunch of grapes from the fruit basin on the table and threw them into her mouth. She sat across from Jin Lian City like a noble young master, and said, "Early in the morning, you came looking for me for something?"

Jin Liancheng smiled and said, "I'm here to say goodbye."

"Goodbye?"

"Didn't I say a few days ago that I have to go to the surface to deal with some family affairs? I'm leaving today."

"Oh, have a good trip." Adele said heartlessly.

Jin Liancheng shook his head and said, "Adele, I'm only here to say goodbye to you alone."

Adele recognized what he was saying, and frowned, "Speak plainly, I hate to beat around the bush."

"That's good." Jin Liancheng nodded and said, "Ever since Alan came back, have you noticed that you're different from usual?"

"So what?" Said Adele indifferently.

"Adele, we're friends. From a friend's point of view, I have to remind you. From what I see, you're playing with fire."

The atmosphere instantly changed.

Adele looked solemnly at Jin Liancheng and said, "What do you mean?"

"Am I not clear enough? Do you really like Alan, Adele? Or do you want to do something with him?" Jin Liancheng said indifferently, "But no matter what you think, I have to say, you mustn't use emotion as a bargaining chip. In the foreseeable future, Leon and Allen will become important pivot points. I don't want one of them to collapse because of your unwise actions."

"Not to mention, emotion is a double-edged sword. If you don't use it well, you will not only hurt others, but you will also hurt yourself." Jin Liancheng sighed, "You and Alan are my good friends. I don't want to see you turn against each other over such things in the future. Adele, you're very smart. That's why I'm worried that you won't be able to get out of the circle in your heart."

Jin Liancheng stood up and said, "Leon will be back soon. He will probably have some troubles, but it's not impossible to solve them. After he comes back, and Alan's position in the clan is growing. In my opinion, you may not have to leave the clan to make a difference. With us friends, you still have a seat in the clan."

"That's all I have to say. I'm leaving."

Adele did not see the guests off. She sat in the living room and silently ate up the bunch of grapes in her hand. Then, she clapped her hands and stood up. Outside the window, Jin Liancheng had already boarded a flying car and left. '"You're right," said Adele softly. "It's a pity that I'm not one of you three. And I don't want that mere seat!"

Fourth watch, meow, I'm so tired, I have to hurry up and get rid of the corpse