Chapter 673

Another minute passed, then two. The sound of the bronze bell echoed faintly, sometimes near, sometimes far. Felicia tried moving her hands and feet. Her fingers responded smoothly, and she felt none of the uncontrollable restraint she had experienced before. She blinked in surprise. Scarlet, standing nearby, watched nervously, ready to knock Felicia unconscious if she showed any signs of losing control. But it seemed… unnecessary? Felicia and Scarlet exchanged glances, their eyes filled with mutual confusion. Imogen, however, remained completely in the dark. She glanced between the two of them, puzzled, until she couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "What's going on? Why did you tie Felicia up?" Felicia tested her wrist movement and casually reassured Imogen, "It's nothing." Then, she turned to Scarlet. "I don't feel anything strange. Try untying me." "Alright." Scarlet, who had been reluctant to tie her up in the first place, quickly untied the ropes. The sight of Felicia