Mocking Phoenix

At dawn.

The light of dawn lingered, hesitant to arrive, while the remnants of the setting sun had long faded into darkness. Within the city shrouded in thin mist, the hidden churches in the shadows, veins clinging to the cracks in walls, the gnawing sounds echoing from the sewers, and the murmuring shadows...

A lantern bearer strolled forward.

Mythology Rebooted

Wayne was insincere towards Marian, responding to her enthusiasm with curt phrases filled with mhm's, haha's and other words of feigned attention.


After flaunting her charm for a while and failing to impress Wayne, Marian, somewhat irked, made a hasty exit, planning to don her battle attire and sound a full-on assault tonight.


It was poor form for Wayne to publicly question a lady's charm.


Well done, at least you know what's good for you!


Veronica looked on with a cold and detached gaze, mentally labeling Marian as damaged goods, ready to step forward and mock the societal refuse, only to see a blond head appear, laughing and chatting with the refuse.


Enraged, Veronica decided that Viola already had a death wish, and resolved to dispose of her by dumping her body into the sea tonight.


The welcome banquet continued until after afternoon tea.


Chapter 195: The Cream Cake Tastes So Good_3