Sorry Too Late (by J.J. Twelve) novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41 Karmic Backlash

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“W–What is that?” Ivana lay trembling on the bed, her face drained of color. It was the first time she had ever seen something like that, and terror rippled through her whole body.

“That’s the Death Writ.”

Truthfully, Ivana wasn’t the only one scared. Evan’s heart was pounding too.

Before inheriting the Ninefold Arcane Arts, he had been just an ordinary man. He’d never touched geomancy, metaphysics–hell, even medicine and martial arts had once been foreign to him.

This was his first exorcism. It would’ve been impossible not to feel fear.

But he forced himself to remain steady.

Closing his eyes, he quietly channeled the Ninefold Arcane Arts and formed several hand seals in rapid succession. Then he pointed and commanded, “Perish!”

A talisman ignited in an instant. The writhing black mass screamed as it was engulfed in flames, burning vicently until nothing remained but ash.

* Silence fell.

The villa sank into utter stillness. On the bed, Ivana’s body jolted, and then a wave of indescribable lightness washed through her.

“Wait… What’s going on?” The refreshing sensation stunned her. She had never felt this free or clear before. She

turned to Evan.

“The Death Writ’s influence on you has been temporarily suppressed,” he explained. But before Ivana could celebrate, he added, “Don’t get ahead of yourself. This is only a temporary disruption. With my current ability, I can’t erase something of this level. In about two months, Death will crawl back onto you.

“L…” Ivana’s face went pale again, a piercing chill spreading through her.

“And it’s not just you,” Evan continued. “By cleansing the black magic off you, I’ve probably picked up some karmic backlash myself.”

His words shocked her speechless. ‘Even he got dragged into this?‘ she mused.

“These next two months, I need to train like crazy.” A cold gleam flashed in Evan’s eyes. “Whether it’s for you, Ivana, or to cure the Iron Dragon, I have to reach a new level before I can break everything holding you all down.”

“So…” Ivana’s gaze drifted to the blood–red drakeblood root.

“Ivana, do you have a spare room? Clear one out for me. I’ll refine the drakeblood root while I have the chance.”

“I do. Come with me!” She immediately led Evan to an empty room and shut the door behind him.

The drakeblood root alone wasn’t enough–he would also have to learn medicinal alchemy. He hadn’t forgotten that he still owed Roxanne a life–saving pill. And alchemy was an entire world of its own.

As Evan immersed himself in study, Ivana lingered outside the door, glancing at it again and again. More than once, she nearly reached for the handle, but each time she stopped herself.

Pacing back and forth, she fell deep into thought. Then she took out her phone and made a call.

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“Hello? Cortex Team. Once you arrive in Silverton, you don’t need to follow my orders anymore. I’ll be introducing your new leader soon. From then on, you’ll act entirely according to his wishes.”

The other end stayed silent for a long while. Then, a dry female voice finally replied, “Yes, Ms. Stanton.”

The reluctance was unmistakable.

To them, the Cortex Team existed solely for Ivana’s sake–yet she wanted them to follow someone else.

Who was this person? Could he really surpass Ivana?

The doubts ran deep.

Hazel, Roxanne, and Anya still didn’t bother tracking Evan’s whereabouts. They were convinced he wouldn’t last a month before coming to them to apologize. They were certain they would never use the divorce application.

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