As it turned out, Shadow Widow still wielded a certain extent of power and influence in the area.
That evening, Nathan and the others were dining at a restaurant when she slowly sashayed in. “I have some news, Mr. Cross. Several vampire patrol teams have come out from Kushburn and are searching for humans. The largest team has over three hundred vampire warriors, and its leader is a vampire viscount named Adolphus. There are many of you, so if you want to blend into the vampire patrol teams, his is probably your best bet.”
Smiling, he replied, “Thank you.”
“Why, there's no need for thanks between friends, Mr. Cross,” she replied sweetly.
Everyone else turned to Nathan with strange looks, wondering whether something had happened between him and the seductive Shadow Widow. Otherwise, why would she speak to him in such a suggestive tone?
Nathan was also feeling somewhat at a loss. Nonetheless, he knew that was just part of her behavior, so he pretended to be unperturbed.
Noticing the look of helplessness on his face, she hid her smirk behind her hand and took her leave. “Please continue with your meal, Mr. Cross. I'll send someone to continue tracking the whereabouts of Adolphus' patrol team and report back to you later.”
He nodded. “Okay.”
They finished eating an hour later. By then, it was past seven o'clock in the evening and probably already pitch dark outside.
Just then, Shadow Widow appeared again and gave Nathan an update on the vampire patrol team's latest movements.
After listening to her report, he said to Wolfric and the rest, “Everyone, it's time for us to set off.”
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