Chapter 1453

Wyatt frowned slightly, understanding the meaning behind Mariam's words—she was referring to the conflict between the Hearts and the Seculars. "Maeve, if I am still alive when you return, that would naturally be for the best. But if I have already passed away, you will only discover these secrets when you retrieve my body." What followed was Mariam's detailed instructions, identical to what she had told Maeve before her death. She instructed her to venture into the Ancient Forbidden Mine. These instructions weren't of much value to Wyatt, but he couldn't help but admire Mariam's meticulousness. She had considered all possible outcomes and arranged everything in a clever way. Her arrangements were hidden in the inner layers of her robe, only revealed through fire. If Maeve had returned to find Mariam dead, she would surely have taken care of her remains. And for Sycaria, who was eager to uncover the secrets of the forbidden ancient mine, granting Maeve such a small favor wo