Chapter 335

While Icarus was showing Lyra around his vegetable garden, three men in purple robes stood at the back of a small hill about half a mile away. These three were the guardians dispatched by Magnus, ranked second, fourth, and fifth among the Buchwald family's guardians. Neil Buchwald was the guardian ranked second, Jasper Buchwald was the fourth, and Rory Buchwald was the fifth. "Neil, it's the perfect time to act now," Rory said, focusing intently on Icarus in the distance. "Yeah. Have you guys prepared the incantations and materials needed for the Spirit-Binding circle?" Neil asked Rory and Jasper, his expression serious. "Everything is set. This is a secret art of the Buchwalds, and we've practiced it many times, so we can't possibly screw up," Jasper said casually. "Great. You two head to the other two directions and begin the setup for the Spirit-Binding circle," Neil instructed. ... "None of these vegetables have been treated with pesticides. They're all naturally grown