Chapter 1115
1115 The Trap
“Wynter warned me to be careful, given my constitution. So, I didn’t expose myself. I pretended not to notice anything.
“If it weren’t for Austin being in the bathroom and preventing me from using it, I wouldn’t have ventured into the Fenton family’s main hall. “It was odd that despite the early hour, the entire Fenton residence was devoid of housekeepers. It was as if they had all been dismissed.
“I was already suspicious at that point. When I emerged from the bathroom, I witnessed that scene.”
The image was etched deeply in Logan’s mind. He had tiptoed back, his heart pounding in his chest, terrified of being discovered. Upon returning, he inquired about Alijah’s recent behavior from Austin.
Austin, engrossed in his video game, replied nonchalantly, “Why would my grandpa act strangely? The old man just wants me to learn from the Quinnells. Do you think I’m cut out for that?
“Oh, and he also mentioned that I should learn from your older brother. Your grandpa knows mine well. What’s up with you lately? Why haven’t you been home?”
Logan avoided the question, fixated on confirming whether he had witnessed the truth or if his mind was playing tricks on him.
The following day, after receiving Wynter’s message, Alijah summoned Logan to the study. Still shaken by the previous night’s events, Logan attempted to come up with an excuse to decline.
Suddenly, Alijah put down his cutleries and lifted his gaze. “Logan, did you see something yesterday?”
“No, I didn’t!” Logan blurted out in a hasty denial. He didn’t know he had fallen for a linguistic trap.
Alijah chuckled, his silver hair and beard contrasting with his unusually grim expression.
“I haven’t even mentioned what it is, yet you claim you didn’t see it. Did you truly not see it? It seems you did see it,” he concluded.
Logan recalled his immediate panic and the urgent request to leave. Fortunately, it was daytime, and everyone was present, allowing him to make his escape.
Next, Logan headed to the Quinnell residence to find Wynter. He could not recall what happened after that.
As Logan concluded his story, Wynter’s attention was drawn to the Fenton family and the coin lying on the floor.
“Tobias, did you use the coin I gave you?” she asked.
Tobias saw no issue in his actions. “Wynter, you have no idea what state Logan was in earlier. His voice was coarse and uncharacteristic, and he spoke to Albert in a commanding tone.
“He looked like he was possessed. He kept staring at me and even attempted to attack Albert. I figured the coin you gave me might be useful.’ Wynter raised an eyebrow, her skepticism evident. “Did you know how to use the coin?”
“I just saw how terrified Logan was of this thing, so I threw it at him,” Tobias explained. Although he was clever, his explanation was far from convincing.
Wynter recalled Atwater’s words about the distinction between the Epoch Collection and the Small Epoch Collection.
To borrow power from the Epoch Collection, one had to undergo rigorous training, as not everyone could wield its power. Yet, Tobias was seemingly able to do it.
Atwater often praised Wynter as a rare talented cultivator.