Chapter 394

Valerie told Lora firmly, "I won't lose." Lora scoffed. "That's unbelievably arrogant." "I don't enjoy verbal sparring," Valerie said. "Skill speaks louder than words. Although I'm not going to lose today, you can name any condition you want if I do." She glanced at her watch. "20 minutes until the perfect timing. If we miss the two-hour window, today's effort will all be for nothing." With that promise, the Stormpeak students stopped wasting time. They were preparing to move to the array's location when Edwin's phone rang. The call lasted barely 20 seconds before he looked at Lucius. "Mr. White, a guest has arrived." Lucius hadn't imagined that the long-absent Kieran would show up on his own. As one of the most recognizable figures in the mystic arts world, Kieran was a legendary sight to see in all of Windmere. True to form, the room was practically blinded by the flash of jewelry, gemstones, and priceless ornaments hanging from him the moment he appeared. His face was stri