Chapter 2017

Fergus had to be completely insane. Using Ramona as bait to lure Perseus all the way to Ebrea—just to obtain the essence from his semen? Arrogance dripped from Fergus' voice as he continued bragging, "I am the leader of the Illuminated Order. I wield immense power, and I—" A sharp slap cracked through the air. The flesh on Fergus' face rippled from the impact, his head snapping to the side. Blinking in shock, he gaped at Perseus. "Why did you hit me?" Perseus scoffed. "I told you to answer my question, not act pretentious. No one asked you to act all high and mighty. Now, tell me. Who is the Divine Lord? Why do they want my semen?" Fergus hesitated, his hand trembling as it pressed against his stinging cheek. "I don't know who the Divine Lord is. I've never met them. But I do know they're extraordinary—there's nothing in this world they cannot do." His arrogance had all but vanished. Perseus' smile turned razor-sharp. "Nothing they can't do?" The bloodlust in his eyes intensif