Chapter 816: 258. Sidney’s Death_3
The man clutching the crystal had a lush beard, a rough-hewn face, and long hair tied in coarse braids, giving the impression of a wilderness barbarian.
Instead of wearing a magic robe like an ordinary wizard, he was d in dark leather armor that left his brawny arms exposed, his muscr lines taut.
He looked more like a sea wanderer drifting through the ocean than a wizard.
His face bore the wrinkles and scars of time and battle, his eyes filled with disappointment and sorrow.
That vivid look didn’t seem like a disguise, and it was quickly detected by the pleading Sidney Pomida.
Sidney Pomida’s spectral form seized up, staring nkly at the man in front of him, all too familiar, and shakily said,
“Big… Big Brother… You really came… then before…”
“Sidney, I am very disappointed in you.”
The burly man Sidney Pomida called “Big Brother” was none other than Lonco Pomida, the second in line to the Pomida family.
Lonco Pomida took a deep breath, holding back the tears in his eyes, and squeezed hard.
“Crack crack crack.” The crystal shattered.
Sidney Pomida’s soul was exposed to the air.
He dully watched his own brother until he faded and vanished, ending his sinful life.
Lonco Pomida opened his right hand, staring nkly at the crystal fragments within, his eyes unseeing.
From the side came soft sobs; it was Selena, who had been invisible, now revealing herself beside Lonco Pomida, covering her face and crying uncontrobly.
The sea water stirred up by Sidney Pomida was still falling.
Water droplets turned to fine rain, slipping through Lonco Pomida’s fingers, carrying away the crystal fragments in his hand.
Lonco Pomida sighed heavily, looking towards an empty spot ahead of him.
Under his gaze, the nner, executor, and direct participant of the whole incident, Nnd Lee, appeared within the pale purple light of illusion magic.
Using the “Levitation Spell” enchanted onto his shoes, Nnd stayed afloat in human form in the air, not falling towards the sea surface.
Nnd scrutinized the man before him, noting his resolve:
“I thought you’d spare Sidney Pomida for the sake of being blood brothers, but I didn’t expect you to send him off so decisively.”
“From the moment he sided with the sea monsters, he was no longer my brother.” Lonco Pomida raised his hand to gently pat Selena’s back infort:
“How could I tolerate such a traitor living in this world and still face my loyally devoted brothers and sisters in the family and the Academy?”
Nnd couldn’t hide his admiration for the other:
“Your decisiveness and wisdom are admirable.”
Lonco Pomida’s expression remained unchanged, nodding slightly, epting Nnd’s praise:
“The spell you used just now to destroy the water tornado, is that the ‘Sonic st’ you wanted to show me?”
“Yes,” Nnd asked:
“What do you think about the power of this magic spell?”
“Well, the power is quite good, mainly because it’s unexpected. There’s no trajectory, no signs of casting; such a spell is the hardest to defend against.” Lonco responded.
Nnd stated:
“As per my agreement with Selena, I will hand over the magic scroll of this spell to her at the appropriate moment in the future.
“At that point, Selena will transfer the magic scroll, for a fee, to you and other main members of the Pomida family for use. After you get the magic scroll of this spell, whether you decide to confront the Sirens Kingdom is not something I will interfere with.”
“What did you say? You’ve already agreed with Selena to share the magic scroll of this spell?”
Lonco Pomida furrowed his brows, looking at Selena who had stopped crying, his gaze resembling one directed at a sister who had betrayed herself:
“What did you agree with Jarvis? What price do you have to pay to get the magic scroll of this spell?”
“Bro…” Selena looked down nervously, not daring to meet the gaze of her older brother.
“Let me tell you the answer.” Nnd pulled out a prepared document from his magic pouch and handed it to Lonco Pomida:
“Take a look, the details of my deal with Selena are all there.”
Lonco Pomida took the document and swiftly skimmed the characters, his breathing growing heavy:
“I don’t agree. You can ask for money, magical elixirs, or even knowledge from the Deep Sea Branch, but you can’t take Selena away. Even if you allow her to share the ‘Tidal Surge’ meditation technique’s Ten Rings content with us, don’t think of taking her away.”
Nnd slowly nodded:
“Then it seems you’re unaware of what happened two months ago.”
“What happened?” Lonco Pomida asked.
“More than two months ago, under the coercion of Sidney Pomida, Selena nned to socialize with Dickler Fegan of the Pang family, for the Dragon n Stele Script that Fegan possessed, which detailed the Meditation Method.”
“What?!” Lonco Pomida looked towards Selena, now bowing her head:
“Is that true?”
“Yes, bro… Sidney knew you would never agree, so he didn’t let me tell you,” Selena said intively.
Lonco Pomida’s brow furrowed even deeper, considering his younger brother’s alliance with the sea monsters, he keenly detected something off about Dickler Fegan:
“Does Dickler Fegan also have ties to the sea monsters?”
“Yes, your guess is correct,” Nnd affirmed:
“Dickler Fegan himself, his family’s secret guard, his private housekeeper, his weing butler, and his five family advisors, all have connections with the sea monsters.