Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Zich stood in front of Lubella and asked, "Is he the Deputy Mayor?"

"Yes, he is the Deputy Mayor for sure. But how? I thought you died."

The Deputy Mayor didn’t respond to Lubella’s question and continued to scowl as he stared at the item in his hands. It was a book.

"That is…!"

Lubella was astounded because she was familiar with the book that the Deputy Mayor was holding.

"The book that has Bellu’s energy…"

"Its official name is ‘Offering Ritual’s Key,’ Lady Lubella," the Deputy Mayor corrected as he closed the book. His voice was soft and comfortable, but Zich noticed twisted emotions behind it.

"Sorry? What are you talking about…!"

"Don’t you get it?"

Zich patted Lubella’s back.

"We have made the wrong conclusion. The Mayor isn’t Bellu’s servant but a puppet. He lost his senses and was just following someone else’s commands."

"What—!"