Falling into the Abyss

Chapter 98: The Eves’ Planet (IV)

Tanisiel looked at Ethan in surprise. Theres another person there?

That is, when I sleep, I can hear a breathing sound that is not from me. Ethan seemed to feel very embarrassed that he had disturbed Tanisiel because of such a thing. I dont know if there is something wrong with my ears.

Without replying, Tanisiel went directly to Ethans room. First, he turned on the light and looked inside and outside. Then, he stood in the middle of the room and closed his eyes, opening his third one. In the quiet air, Ethan couldnt hear the sound of breathing he did before. Instead, the strange sounds of insects croaking in the night came from outside the window.

After a while, Tanisiel opened his eyes slowly and closed his eyes on his forehead. His expression seemed dignified and uncertain as he looked at Ethan.

Ethan laughed at his nervousness. Whats the matter? Is there a ghost in your house?

However, Tanisiel replied, Youre quite right. Its just that I didnt expect you to feel it.

Ethan thought Tanisiel was joking, so he laughed twice, only to find that the priest didnt. His mouth was slightly open as he asked, Huh? Are you serious?

This castle has a history spanning hundreds of years. Many people have owned it, and they were all important Eve princes and nobles. Most of these people died in this castle. Tanisiel looked around as though he was seeing this room for the first time. The Eves have more mental power than Earthlings, as you know. The more powerful a person is, the longer their mental power can remain or attach to something familiar or important to him after their death. Even if they disappear completely, these things will leave their eternal mark.

You mean the nobles who died here left their mark in this castle?

The priest nodded and looked at Ethan with a kind of ghastly and mysterious look in his eyes in the night. Ive seen it many times because I was born with strong mental power. They are attached to every stone, tile, and brick of the castle. They became part of the castle. In a sense, the castle is alive, he said, suddenly leaning forward and looking down at Ethan with a strange smile. And the person who died most recently is my father. Until now, I can still feel him breathing here.

Ethan looked at him with a frightened expression, and Tanisiel couldnt help laughing. Clear laughter reverberated in the quiet room and instantly dispelled the strange atmosphere that had just gathered.

Ethans face turned red with anger. How old are you to make such a joke! Childish!

Its because you looked so calm until just now, so I was just trying to scare you~ The priest put his arm around Ethans waist smoothly and naturally, and took him to the bedside to sit down. I like the way you look when youre scared. You look like a rabbit. Its a pity that you have gotten increasingly courageous recently, so there are fewer chances of scaring you. Its truly a pity.

You are the one whos a rabbit! Ethan elbowed the priest aside. So what did I just hear!

Maybe its the wind, maybe its the sound of the vent, or maybe its due to your recent mental stress. After thinking about it, the priest reached out and rubbed Ethans hair. Wait for me for a while. Ill get something.

A moment later, the priest came back with a crystal goblet filled with an amber liquid. He handed Ethan the glass. Its a liquid extracted from herbal medicine. Drinking a little every day can help you sleep and temporarily relieve your mental stress.

Ethan took a sip. It was sweet, with a hint of rosin, causing the drink to taste slightly strange. He drank everything in the glass in one breath, but he heard Tanisiel smile and say, Youre so straightforward in drinking it. Are you not afraid that Id poison you?

Although Ethan always knew that he had a slight desire to be abused, it was only in bed. He never knew that he could even like the burning pain.

Tanisiel took the glass from his hand, reaching out and wiping the corners of his mouth. Then, he touched his frown.

Dont worry, Ill go to the temple tomorrow, the priest comforted Ethan, who was obviously worried about something.

However, Ethan was not only worried about his own physical condition. Is Theonile also back?

Yeshe should be back

Thenhe should have guessed that you would have brought us back.

I think he should have guessed.

Will you be in trouble?

Tanisiel shrugged. Ive always been a troublemaker, ever since I was a kid.

Ethan was amused and laughed. Such sincere laughter had not come out of his mouth for a long time. When he didnt wear glasses, his smile seemed very naive, unlike a 30-year-old man. The priest looked at him tenderly as though he was obsessed.

Ethan was a little embarrassed. Dont look, Ive got goosebumps!

The priest seemed a little stunned. After a moment, he suddenly hugged Ethans body tightly. Ill sleep with you tonight, okay?

Ethan was stunned and blushed. Uhokayokay then

What are you thinking? Tanisiel knocked on Ethans head, his expression full of the intention to tease him. I just want to hug you to sleep. Your body is too weak now. Im afraid you cant stand it.

Ethans face reddened until he was almost as red as a carrot. What are you talking about! How could I be so weak!

Of course, if you really want it, then I can try my best to satisfy you.

Who wants it! Scram!

No, lets sleep together, please!

Then dont touch me without my permission! How can I sleep this way!

Shh Its late at night. Dont talk

You..

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Early the next morning, Ethan was awakened by a sort of pleasant birdsong, which sounded like a wind chime. The cool wind carried the dry warmth of the sun as it blew in from the window. Ethan emitted a comfortable sigh before turning around with the desire to embrace the person behind him, but he embraced emptiness.

The priest was already gone.

Ethans heart suddenly felt a bout of emptiness, and his urge to sleep was half gone.

He sat up from the bed and thought that he was still in a dream. Not long ago, he was a prisoner in the Forbidden City. He got up at five oclock in the morning every day, he could never finish his work or leave, and he might die in an atonement mission or a brawl between nonhumans at any time. Now, however, he was waking up naturally and could even look at the lavender sun like how he had just done for a while.

He went to the bedrooms bathroom and washed his face, brushed his teeth, clumsily donned the clothes that Tanisiel had prepared for him, and stuck the two ear clips that could morph his face onto his ears. Then, Ethan hesitantly left his room and strolled to the first floor.

The dining room was located on the west side of the first floor. A long table had been set up for the sumptuous breakfast. Samuel was drinking a cup of a warm crimson drink while watching the news at the table. When he heard Ethan coming in, he just looked up at him.

Do you know what happened to the Forbidden City? There was something indescribable about Samuels smile. Ethan frowned. You mean after we left?

Yes. Samuel hummed and laughed. I really have some slight admiration for this brat Chen Zeng. Previously, after the higher-ups learned about the Lord Graces Association, it seemed that Chen Zeng was to be executed secretly, but the news leaked out. Many devout believers outside the city asked for his release and planned a siege. Obviously, many of the guards who had become his followers turned off the lock system of the Forbidden City, so the mob drove straight in and almost rescued Chen Zeng. There was a big fight this time, and many guards and civilians died.

Ethan took a sip of the warm liquid from the cup the housekeeper gave him, which looked like red wine. Unexpectedly, it was mellow. And afterward?

President Appiah was enraged and decided to publicly execute Chen Zeng. Additionally, its by hanging. Samuel was still smiling, but his eyes were cold. A very appropriate way to die.

Ethan frowned. What? But the Earth Union has not had the death penalty for a long time!

Well, is the Forbidden City different from the death penalty? They just want to squeeze out more value from us scums. Samuel casually dropped some light green fruit from the Eves planet into his mouth. The most interesting thing is that some Lord Graces Association members outside the city sent a warning letter anonymously through the internet, saying that if the government really wants to persecute their leader, then they will have to pay with their lives. Some critics said that they would likely commit terrorist attacks against innocent citizens.

Ethan didnt expect that the Lord Graces Association could make such a huge ruckus.

At the end of breakfast, Ethan saw the housekeeper walking past the dining area with something like bedding in his hand. Ethan ran after him and asked in the Eves language, Hello, Tanidid the tutor leave?

The housekeeper nodded, and he still acted in a serious and distant manner towards them. He asked me to tell you that after going to the temple, he would come back as soon as possible and to remember to take your medicine every day.

Ethan nodded, relieved. He didnt even realize he was worried.

Just as the housekeeper was about to leave, Ethan suddenly thought of something and called out to the housekeeper in a hurry, Excuse me, can I ask you something else?

Please go ahead.

Ethan pursed his lips and asked, The tutors fatherthe Duke of the Western River, what disease did he die of?

The housekeeper raised his eyebrows slightly. Regarding this matter, isnt it better for the young master to tell you about this?

Ethan let out a little disappointed noise before thanking him and leaving. However, this time it was the housekeeper who stopped him.

Seeing Ethans young face showing his disappointment, the housekeeper felt he appeared pitiful, and his heart softened. He revealed, In fact, its fine to tell you. Its not a secret. At that time, the Duke suffered from a rare kind of pallor. The disease caused his various bodily functions to gradually collapse, just as though his organs that originally worked normally suddenly decided to stop cooperating. It seems that his mental strength has also been infected. The old housekeeper spoke with some nostalgia and sadness on his rigid face. At that period, at the end of his life, the Dukes temperament changed. He often talked nonsense, and he was also very skinny. At that time, the young master stayed by his bedside day and night and tried all kinds of ways to cure him. He even used the God of Orders egg, but he couldnt stop him from dying

Ethan nodded and imagined the young Tanisiel lying helpless beside his dying father, his eyes filled with despair and fear. His heart suddenly throbbed.

If only he could have been with the priest at that time.

But that was not enough. What he really wanted to know was, Thatin which room did the Duke die?

The housekeeper was stunned, and his eyes grew alert. Why do you ask this?

Ethan bowed his head humbly. The room I lived in last night is decorated differently from the other parts of the castle, and the tiles and floors look relatively new. Its likeit has been completely renovated. He raised his green eyes and looked at the housekeeper sharply. Am I living in the room where the Duke previously died?

T/N: Next chapter update will be next Sat, as mentioned in discord! Updates will resume after next week.