Chapter 1677

Without a miss, Shannon caught the gist of Benjamin's words. He was telling her he would be safe. However, that wasn't enough to ease her anxiety. Even one with powerful abilities would still fall into the trap of careful calculation. Returning to his true form for the sake of protecting Seastone City's fortune could be considered a successful attempt on the Ghost Mist Organization's side. There was no way she could be nonchalant and passive knowing danger was after him. Furthermore, she didn't care whether the man before her was the one she knew best; he was her Benjamin, regardless. At that thought, Shannon made a decision. "I'm staying by your side from now on." Though his golden light was omnipotent, his combat skills were… subpar. But that was fine—she could step in and protect him. Benjamin's dark gaze was devoid of emotions when he heard her words. "That'll be unnecessary." She stood her ground. "I want to stay by your side." His brows furrowed imperceptibly, and he look