The butler who rushed over confirmed this and brought with him more bad news: “The ritual didn’t work on Bitos and Raul.” “Their souls dissipated completely upon death, seven days faster than usual.” Jason did not leave at Gerard’s signal. The banquet hall, bustling just moments ago, now held only Gerard, Jason, Dennise, and a personal attendant. Gerard was frowning deeply. Unlike the dock area and the business street which are connected, the embassy district is separate, situated outside. To get there from Duron Street, one has to pass through at least two business streets and a residential area. And just as the carriage had barely left that residential area and was nearing the embassies, Jason’s nostrils couldn’t help twitching; he smelled the fragrance of food!