Chapter 1959

Manfred immediately placed his hand on the copper mirror. The outline of the peony flower appeared beneath his fingertips. "There is a seal hidden in the outline of this peony. It's a blessing for anyone who possesses this copper mirror. Manfred, did you feel it? If you did, then you've received the blessing too," Vivian said. Manfred nodded. "I felt it. The pattern is faint. If you don't touch it carefully, you won't notice." With the naked eye, it was almost invisible. But a blessing… If such blessings truly worked, he wished Vivian would like him. But he wondered if this copper mirror could make that happen. He had never believed in the supernatural before. But ever since meeting Vivian, he started to wonder if the supernatural was just a figment of imagination. He could allow himself to hope for such blessings, but he couldn't be too greedy. "How come you're back so early today?" Vivian asked, pouring two cups of jasmine tea she had brewed that day. Briarpatch didn't have