Chapter 492
492 The Symbol of Demons
Dalton raised an eyebrow when he noticed that Wynter was staring at him. “Looking at me like that
makes me feel like you’re about to ask me to cover the medical bills again.”
“Medical billa?” Wynter didn’t quite understand.
Dalton raised his hand and pointed to his neck. After a light cough, he chuckled softly. His laughter
sounded pleasant.
It was only now that Wynter noticed the marks spreading under his neck. They were a series of Fankrit
Inscriptions. Those unfamiliar with Fankrit might have mistaken them for tattoos.
In fact, they were another form of earthbound spirit, especially with the red spider lily imprinted beside
them.
Since the marks extended down his neck and he loved to wear collared shirts, Wynter hadn’t seen
them clearly before.
Now that she noticed it, she wanted a closer look. So, she pulled him closer and gently unbuttoned his
collar.
According to many myths, red spider lilies grew along the road to the underworld to guide spirits to the
afterlife. It symbolized the gentleness of demons.
Due to its association with death, most people wouldn’t choose to ink this flower.
“Are you interested in this?” Dalton looked down at her. Even with his sickly appearance, his naturally
good looks were not diminished.
Wynter could sense that the closer he got, the more terrified the three little spirits became. Even
thought they were nestled within the pendant and coin, they still trembled with fear.
Even though there was nothing apparent, at that moment, Wynter felt an overwhelming tension,
“I was born with it,” Dalton said casually, adjusting his umbrella toward her. “It seems like many people
are scared of it.”
Wynter buttoned up his collar. “It’s indeed unusual. Anyway, save up the medical expenses. You’ll need
to change your medicine. Your cold is getting worse.”
“I actually feel much better than before.” Dalton tucked her long hair behind her ear. “At least I’m not as
fragile now, getting sick at the slightest touch.”
With that, he glanced down. “This sugilite pendant seems different from before.”
“You can tell?” Wynter raised an eyebrow.
Dalton chuckled in a low voice. “The color is deeper.
Frightened, the spirits hiding inside shivered slightly. They thought he had sensed them.
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“Is that so? It means I wear it all the time.” Wynter changed the subject. “Where’s Toblas? I want to
take
him to see someone.”
Dalton was puzzled, “Who?”
“My mom,” Wynter answered casually.
Whatever issues he had, they could address them later. For now, it didn’t seem like there were any evil
items on him. Instead, it seemed like his true nature possessed a power that frightened spirits.
Last time at the hotel, the old woman selling flowers was the most evil spirit in the Earthbound
Formation.
When someone encountered her at the center of the formation, she would approach them and use
them.
as nutrients for the formation.
Yet, she didn’t sell Dalton any flowers and even allowed him to use the elevator freely.
Logically, the better one’s luck, the less likely they were to encounter such spirits. However, Dalton
entered the Earthbound Formation so casually, like it was his home. That was quite ridiculous.
Thinking about that gave Wynter a headache, so she didn’t dwell on it. After all, the most important
thing now was to resolve the misunderstanding between Marie and Tobias.
The messages Marie sent her all indicated that she wanted to make amends with Tobias, but that she
also didn’t know where to start.
It was because of Wynter that Marie had lost a part of her soul. When Wynter found the missing soul
fragment in the hotel basement, she could see the woman clutching a tiger head hat.
Marie had preserved everything Wynter had, which allowed the latter to come home.