Chapter 699

What Genevie didn't notice was that Andrew was holding a small black stone in his hand — the Broken Ruin Stone, the one Edgar had given him earlier. Since learning of the stone's origin, Andrew had continuously nourished it with his spiritual energy, but despite all this, he had seen no results. Initially, he had hoped to replenish some of the energy he had expended, but after trying, he was disappointed to find that method didn't work. As a habit, Andrew resumed his nurturing of the stone this time, though without any great expectations. But suddenly, he felt something unusual. He opened his eyes in surprise, noticing that the blood staining his clothes was slowly gathering toward the Broken Ruin Stone as if some unseen force was attracting it. A moment later, the blood from his clothes and body had completely disappeared, absorbed into the stone. Perhaps because it was such a small amount, Andrew only felt a slight energy vibration within the stone. It wasn't much, but enough to