Chapter 2214

Though Louise was clearly in a deep slumber, Shannon could make out the faint traces of black malice entwined within her supernatural strength. Like the inky, gassy malice they'd seen outside, more vicious and tangible blackness fused with her supernatural energy. The sticky blackness appeared like maggots gnawing at bone. Just one glance at it was enough to make one's skin crawl with revulsion. This was, no doubt, the true malice Kael had spoken of. Looking more closely, they saw that even the Soul Tree behind Louise had begun to blacken. The malice was creeping upward from the roots and threatening to engulf the entire tree. "Why is it you two?" Marilyn, who'd been bristling with killing intent just moments ago, dropped her guard when she saw who it was. But her expression remained deeply troubled when she looked at the two. She knew Louise's plans. Of all people, she didn't wish to see Shannon and Thalia here the most. As a ten-tailed fox, Shannon was the ultimate target of