Chapter 161

Lucky 161

The Council of Torment was searching for the best sacrifice. Since they failed to abduct Marianne, they decided to go with Sana. Sana is a person who is mostly known for having a unique TA and her young appearance despite being over 60. She is the closest in terms of connection towards the extinct species of Elves aside from Marianne. 

Yes, because of that, the cult decided to abduct her. Because her Term Attribute could be used to answer their problems even if the answers were vague, at least they have an idea. Furthermore, once they were finished using her, they would kill her as a sacrifice. However, was it really true that Sana was abducted? 

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Marianne and Calix immediately called the police. They inspected the building, and sadly, all of the people were dead. The workers and the cleaner were dead, yet they couldn't find Sana's body. This confirmed their assumption, Sana was indeed kidnapped. 

It was frightening that the people were happily riding their rides in the amusement park while dozens of people were found dead. They confirmed that it was over 24 hours before they died. Sadly, they couldn't find anything to track the murderer(s). 

Calix and Marianne stepped out of the building when the police came. They were interviewed but they were immediately released because both of them had a strong connection. In the end, Marianne and Calix decided to leave the amusement park because they couldn't find anything to locate the enemies. 

Calix was actually disturbed, he didn't know that his grand-aunt would be missing just like that. But because they didn't have a strong relationship, Calix didn't feel sad nor angry, he was just anxious that this group of insane people might attack him again. 

As for Marianne, she was disheartened that she didn't visit Sana earlier. Perhaps she could prevent this tragedy if she came earlier.

They were both shocked. 

Calix glanced at Marianne, no matter how much Marianne tried to hide it, it was obvious that she was afraid. Perhaps she was still affected by what happened in the Flying Ship. 

"Say, why don't we eat. My treat."

Calix offered, smiling. He was actually surprised that he could ask Marianne. If his past self would see this, perhaps he(past self) would lose consciousness because of shock. Their relationship greatly changed. 

"Hah! I want to eat in a fancy restaurant. I will not eat if it's not a five-star michelin restaurant."

Marianne strongly said. As expected, she was a bonafide spoiled rich brat. 

"Okay, fine."

"Hmmph!"

Calix shrugged. Marianne scoffed but she was delighted deep inside. She experienced being asked for dates a lot of times, but this was the only moment where she was genuinely happy. 

"I know this place better than you. I will take you to a great restaurant."

She said and Calix nodded. 

"Thanks."

"I don't want your appreciation."

"Well, if you say so."

"B- but it's not that I care. You can do what you want."

She stuttered. Calix just chuckled and followed her instead. 

"By the way, why don't you change your clothes? You are wearing my long sleeves and I want it back-- Hey, why are you glaring at me like that?"

"I don't want to change, so let's go."

She pouted and started walking away. Marianne stopped her driver from following them. She didn't like being followed anymore. 

"But it's still cold if you wear that."

He was concerned. 

"I will not change my clothes."

She firmly said. 

Marianne was not honest with herself. She didn't want to change her dress because she wanted to keep wearing his sleeves, she could smell his manly scent. She felt like she achieved something by wearing his clothes. 

"Now that I think about it… Do you still have my battle suit? What did you do about it?"

"I threw it."

"As expected... (It's worth at least a million but never mind.)"

Calix didn't ask anymore. Maybe Marianne still had a grudge against him. However, he didn't know that Marianne actually hid the battle suit in her treasure chest. She was afraid that Calix would take it back so she lied instead. 

They reached the restaurant, it was mostly seafood but there was some delicacy too. The waiter was surprised that both Calix and Marianne were wearing simple clothes but he didn't care, his job was to get their orders and deliver them. 

"Did you like the food?"

Marianne asked, hiding her nervousness. She showed him one of the restaurants she liked, she was afraid that Calix won't like it. 

"It's actually great, I like them."

Calix ate the lobster without a problem. He had some allergies back when he was misfortunate, but now that he awakened his Luck, he could eat anything he wants. 

Mariah sighed in relief and they finished their lunch quickly. It was actually a surprise that they could eat after what they witnessed. Perhaps they were already used to blood. Well, Marianne is a Vindicator, she was trained to eat even in stressful situations.

As for Calix, he didn't feel any aversion. Heck, he killed hundreds of people last time, so seeing some dead people won't affect him anymore. 

After they finished eating, they understood that they would go separate ways but Marianne felt like she had to make a move. Now that she couldn't ask Sana for help, she decided to do this on her own. 

"H- hey… Why don't we--"

*Ring!!

"Oh sorry, someone's calling."

Calix checked his phone. 

"N- no, it's fine."

Marianne was irritated by the phone call. She bit her lip, she realized how awkward it was. 

She averted her gaze while Calix talked to the person. However, while talking, Marianne heard that the voice was from a girl.

She raised her sense of hearing and heard most of their conversation. She felt defeated. 

[Hey, Calix. I miss you~]

Kimberly was on the other side. She just departed from her office and she wanted to hear his voice. 

"Yeah, me too."

[Are you busy tomorrow?]

"Well, I think I'm free in the afternoon."

Calix replied and started walking away from Marianne. Of course he didn't want Marianne to hear this conversation. However--

"Calix, we have to talk."

Marianne grabbed the hem of his shirt, stopping him from leaving. 

Calix glanced at her but his ear was still on the phone. His eyes were quite cold and Marianne shuddered. He was waiting for Marianne to speak.

"D- do you want to see my mansion? I just remembered that your battle suit is still in my room. If you want, you can stay there and have some rest, but it's not that I'm forcing you, you can do what you want."

That was the best that she could say. She was waiting for his reply. 

"Ah yes, Kimberly. Yeah, I'll meet you tomorrow. I love you."

Marianne was hurt by that and her expression almost cracked but a gentle hand patted her head. 

"Let's go."

Calix smiled. He could do a lot of stuff before tomorrow afternoon comes, such as staying in Marianne's mansion.  

"O- okay!"

Marianne didn't know why but that simple gesture made her alive.