Chapter 1807

That was how Mike continued his research down the path of playing incantations and achieved small but solid results. For simple arrays that didn't require special memorial items, he could form them instantly by playing certain tunes infused with spiritual energy. "I've got something better. Watch this." He raised his singing bowl again and played a different tune. Shannon felt a gush of negative energy breeze through the courtyard before a group of baby ghosts materialized out of nowhere. Summoned by the singing bowl, they swarmed Heston and started "attacking" by grabbing onto his legs, arms, and neck. Heston, who'd been standing perfectly straight a moment ago, visibly panicked. As the baby ghosts grabbed him, he stayed perfectly still as if afraid even the slightest movement might crush these fragile ghosts. This scene looked awfully similar to when Shannon had used baby ghosts to stop Heston from running away. Shannon turned to Mike and wondered if he'd copied her. But when