I Am Unstoppable

Chapter 440

Thus, the trust between Jonathan and Moose deepened.

“How did you get here, Mr. Lawson?” Skylar asked.

Jonathan froze momentarily. Then, he told the truth. He opted to tell the truth, as it was meaningless to lie. He told them who he was, but he did not mention his regality. He only said he was the leader of the vampires who Leahra, the primogenitor, had recently promoted.

Also, he explained to them how he had escaped to Moranta and how he had separated from his companions.

When he was done, Moose, Skylar, and Ducson felt indignant for him as they understood his determination to return to the main world.

“As you are an esteemed guest from the main world, Mr. Lawson, we will help you,” Moose said. “With us on your side, your return to the main world would be imminent.”

Deep down, Jonathan knew that Theos was similar to Leahra. As he needed their help to return to the main world, it was imperative that he built a good rapport with Moose and the others. With that in mind, he said, “Then I must trouble you to put in a good word or two for me.”

Moose gave a wry smile. “Don’t you worry about that.”

Skylar smiled as well.

Then, Moose declared, “It’s getting late. I’ll have the Golden Knights below set up another tent for you so you and your sister can get some rest. We have much ground to cover tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Mr. Moose,” Jonathan said courteously.

The new tent was quickly erected. The decor within resembled that of a room. Moose had also released a Fireball to raise the temperature within.

At last, Jonathan and Yeverie had a proper place to sleep.

Naturally, the pair did not sleep together as they had told the world that she was his sister.

Though they did not explicitly mention that she was his biological sister, their sleeping together would be frowned upon.

Skylar also suggested for Yeverie to have her own tent, but she turned down the offer at once. She appeared to be heavily dependent on Jonathan, who gave a wry smile. “As Yeverie had just arrived here, she’s very shy and wants me around.”

Thus, Skylar said nothing more.

Later at night, Yeverie fell asleep almost immediately on the soft bed. “Are we safe here, Mr. Lawson?” she asked Jonathan before she dozed off.

Jonathan assured her they were, for the time being at least.

He did not say much else except, “At the end of the day, people are ultimately driven by their own interests. All we can do is take one step at a time. Go to sleep. Don’t worry, I am here.”

Hearing those reassuring words, Yeverie fell asleep. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

She was not worried. With Jonathan there, she was certain that nothing could go wrong. Jonathan makes me feel very safe.

In the main tent, on the other hand, Skylar and Moose were bunkmates.

Before he slept, Moose asked Skylar, “Do you think we can trust Jonathan, Skylar?”

Skylar froze. He sat up from the bed and answered thoughtfully, “I think he’s trustworthy.” After a pause, he continued, “Do you think there’s something wrong with him, Mr. Moose?” As he was more naïve, that possibility did not occur to him.

Moose lowered his voice. “I can’t sense anything wrong with him, but his sudden appearance puzzles me.” After a pause, he continued, “However, that doesn’t mean anything. What’s important is that Theos would be interested in him. All we need to do is to bring them to her.”

“Do you not intend to help them return to the main world, Mr. Moose?” Skylar asked.

Moose gazed at Skylar. “That depends on Theos. We mustn’t concern ourselves with such things. Keep an ear out when you sleep. I have a Crystal Ball going to keep an eye on Jonathan. We can’t let him slip away.”

Skylar frowned. “Jonathan is a nobody, after all. Surely there’s no need to keep such a watchful eye on him?”

“That’s where you’re wrong, Skylar,” Moose corrected him. “We are here to find the traitor and retrieve what he took. However, there are many uncertainties in the tundra. Theos will be most displeased if we fail to locate the traitor.” After a pause, he continued, “However, now that we have Jonathan, we have a new opportunity.”

Skylar’s interested was piqued. “What do you mean?”

“Theos is on a whole other level than us,” Moose explained. “She studies Holy Scripture tirelessly and is interested in dimensional spaces and the main world. If Jonathan did come from there, his presence might prove to be a key to unlocking the mysterious secrets for her. If that is the case, it would net us a substantial merit.”

Skylar’s eyes lit up. “In that case, why don’t we just subdue him?” he said at once. “It’ll spare us from worrying about his escape.”

Moose studied Skylar. “Things have already gotten out of hand today. Besides, the Golden Knights are not ours to command. If we had gone back on our word and apprehended Jonathan, how do you think it would look on us? It would be the end of our reputation and prestige if they told Supreme Sect that we did that. Furthermore, you were impulsive to take an oath in the name of Theos.”

In spite of himself, Skylar flushed crimson. He knew that he had been rash.

Based on that oath alone, I could not have forced Jonathan to stay. If word got out, I would be expelled from Supreme Sect.

On the one hand, however, Skylar had never considered the possibility of his defeat. On the other, even if he did, he was determined not to seek trouble with Jonathan.

Skylar finally understood Moose’s advice.

“Well then, do you think Jonathan does intend to ask Theos for help, or is it just a ruse to await an opportunity for escape?” Skylar asked Moose.

“He is a shrewd young man,” Moose said thoughtfully, “though it looks to me that he has run out of options, so he could really be asking Theos for help. However, none of that matters. If he does try to escape, we would have an excuse to strike. It’s a charade for the Knights, do you understand? It suits us too if he does not. We would keep our word and take him to Theos.”

Skylar nodded, in awe of the true extent of Moose’s cunningness.

The night passed quickly.

The snowstorm continued to rage across the snow tundra the following morning. It was rare to experience clear skies there.

Ducson extended an invitation to Jonathan and Yeverie for breakfast at the main tent, which consisted of bread, goat’s milk, and buns that were oddly delicious.

Even the bread tasted strange.

However, Jonathan and Yeverie enjoyed them very much. Food was a luxury in a place like that, and they could not be picky.

Jonathan thought it was better to go with the group as they had decent food and shelter.

It appears I’ve become idealistic.

Having thought of something during breakfast, Jonathan turned to Moose. “I always hear you quoting your Holy Scripture, Mr. Moose, and I wonder if you have it with you? If you do, I would like a chance to study it.”

Moose smiled. He took a sip of warm goat’s milk before answering, “Almost everybody in Supreme Sect owns a copy, but only the one belonging to Theos is the original. Of course, you are free to read mine, Mr. Lawson.”

Then, he produced his copy from his storage ring and handed it to Jonathan.

The tome was bound in black leather. It was exquisite and very heavy.

Reverently, Jonathan received it with both hands.

Then, he opened it.

The opening passage was written in Ustranasian—an introduction to the relationship between the ways and the almighty.

Similar to the Holy Book from the main world, the volume expounded on virtues of kindness, love, faith, and the like. Also, it cautioned against many taboos.

Jonathan browsed through it quickly. Though he gleaned much of it, he did not come across explanations pertaining to the main world and dimensional spaces.

Puzzled, he gave a wry smile. “Perhaps I’m too stupid, but I can’t comprehend the wonders of Holy Scripture.”

Moose smiled enigmatically. “Indeed, there are many wonders contained within Holy Scripture. Many pages require deep study and to understand its ciphers.”

Jonathan instinctively thought of the ciphers of the Holy Book.

It was said that many prophecies concerning the future of the world could be found in the Holy Book’s ciphers.

Jonathan was aware of the limitations of his intelligence to make much of it. Thus, he handed Holy Scripture back to Moose.

Moose, too, took Holy Scripture with both hands piously.

Then, he placed the tome back into his storage ring.

While he was doing so, he appeared to have thought of something. “At birth, Magician’s Council will conduct an experiment on each of us, Mr. Lawson. If the Crystal Ball detects the presence of an element in a child, they will be enrolled in the Magician’s School to study and become a Magician. Some would be placed in the royal institute, while others in the Supreme Sect’s institute. A Magician is

a wondrous thing to be. In wars, they are the deciding factors in victory, which is why the nation spares no expense to cultivate them. I’m curious. Since you came from the main world, could you detect the presence of elements?”

Jonathan’s heart skipped a beat. He had been thinking of finding out himself. However, his knowledge of magic came from Torrence. As he did not wish to reveal the fact that he had met the latter, he never mentioned it. Now that Moose had brought it up, he could not be more pleased about it.

“How can we find that out?” Jonathan asked at once, interested.

Moose produced an almost transparent Crystal Ball. “It’s simple. Place your hand on the Crystal Ball, then clear your mind. If you can bring to mind one of the five elements, it will appear there.”

Jonathan nodded. “Very well. I’ll give it a shot.”

Moose smile faintly and placed the Crystal Ball in Jonathan’s palm.