Chapter 771

Glancing at Alistair on the ground, Matthew remarked, "Alistair doesn't look like he's dying anytime soon. I'm just a passerby, and making this call is all I can do. I don't want to get into any more trouble." The woman on the other end shouted again, "Don't hang up. I'm begging you. We're not trying to scam anyone. We just need your help keeping an eye on him. You don't have to do anything. Just sit back and watch over him. If something happens, please get in touch with me." After some thought, Matthew decided that having Caleb monitor Alistair was less effective than getting up close himself. It might help him uncover clues about The Misfortune's Veil. With that thought in mind, Matthew deliberately responded in resignation, "Alright. Just hurry up and get here. I'll be waiting here." Alistair felt itchy and uncomfortable, but he kept his ear open to hear what Matthew said. In the end, he concluded from the way Matthew talked that he wasn't actually Matthew. Only then did Alistai