Wanda In Black Silk Stockings, Ch 36.1
"So it's you, Stephen. Just now, Reina told me there was a magician here, and I was wondering who it could be."
In the guest living room, Hode lit a cigarette, looking at Stephen across from him with a hint of surprise. He truly hadn't expected to see Stephen come here to find him.
"Have you ever seen a magician as gentlemanly and handsome as me at any circus?"
Stephen leaned back in his chair, sounding somewhat displeased.
This guy really had a knack for saying things that irked him every time he opened his mouth.
"No, but your outfit is indeed quite uncommon."
Hode scrutinized the floating cloak behind Stephen, making a teasing remark.
"This is my exclusive outfit; how could it be common?!"
Stephen took a deep breath, his voice seeming to come through clenched teeth.
He hadn't expected this guy to be so infuriating.
He even started to suspect whether Hode was doing it on purpose. If it weren't for his desire to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor, he would have likely resorted to physical confrontation.
"Stephen, be quiet!"
Wong, who had been listening nearby, interrupted with a serious expression. "We have serious business to discuss!"
Stephen sheepishly closed his mouth. They indeed had an important matter at hand.
"No one visits unless there's a reason; go ahead and tell me what's going on!"
Hode was well aware that if there wasn't a real reason, these two wouldn't have come here.
"Have you heard of Nightmare?"
Stephen took a deep breath, and his expression became serious.
"Nightmare?"
Hode frowned slightly and responded, "You mean the demon that feeds on dream energy?"
Nightmare was an unknown demon capable of pulling sleeping beings into nightmares to torment them.
Once someone entered their nightmare, the demon was nearly omnipotent; additionally, it was skilled in magic.
If its opponent was awake, it could send out minions to attack them.
Ordinary people would lose their will in an instant when confronted by Nightmare.
It was said that only gods and extraordinarily powerful wizards could withstand such an attack.
What was most terrifying about Nightmare was its ability to absorb the fears of others and become even more powerful.
"I didn't realize you knew something; I thought you had no interest in magic!"
Stephen couldn't resist poking fun at Hode during this moment.
"Wong, can you please bring someone quieter next time? This guy talks too much!"
Hode ignored Stephen and spread his hands, looking at Wong with a helpless expression.
"You..."
Hearing this, Stephen was momentarily thrown off balance. Taking a deep breath, he spoke, "We hope you can help with something."
He could see that if he continued to bicker with Hode, he wouldn't stand a chance.
This guy seemed to excel in all annoying remarks without repeating himself.
"What kind of help? What does it have to do with Nightmare?"
Hode was curious about what could possibly require the assistance of two high-level mages like them.
No matter how he looked at it, it couldn't be simple.
"What are you two talking about?
What is this Nightmare, and what does it have to do with magic?"
Just then, Wanda descended the staircase with elegant steps.
She had been eavesdropping at the top of the stairs and couldn't help but ask for clarification.
If it involved magic, she wanted to know more.
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