At this moment, only William, Alice, and Nelson were in the bookstore. There weren’t any outsiders present. Nelson had practically watched Alice’s power grow at an astonishing rate.
Thus, the relationship between this young lady and William must certainly be special.
After pondering for a while, an audacious thought crossed Nelson’s mind, and he inquired, “Master, was the recent resurgence of energy connected to you?”
William nodded, “It was somewhat related. I was initially trying to create a small AuraField for her, but there was a slight mishap.”
“Hiss—” Nelson couldn’t help but take a sharp intake of breath. Did William mean that the global energy revival was merely due to a tiny error while crafting a small AuraField?
A small AuraField?!
To call that a “small” AuraField seemed a bit outrageous.
A minor mishap with just a so-called “small” AuraField led to a global resurgence of energy.
How incredibly powerful must he be?
Labeling such a capability as “godly” wouldn’t even be an exaggeration.
Alice could never have imagined that the major event in the entire Mystic realm, the resurgence of energy, was all because William wanted to create a small AuraField just for her.
This realization left Alice deeply touched.
Nelson couldn’t help but study Alice more closely before inquiring, “Master, may I ask who Alice is to you?”
He could tell that, despite William’s staggering abilities, he wasn’t the kind of person devoid of desires. He’d seen William chat up a beautiful lady or two. If Alice were William’s significant other, the implications would be vast.
William responded, “She’s my apprentice.”
“Having you as a master is truly wonderful!” Nelson exclaimed sincerely.
To enhance the abilities of his disciple, he even personally crafted such an AuraField for her.
The benefits she received were indeed tremendous.
Alice chuckled, “Thank you, Master!”
William raised an eyebrow and said, “Do you know why I created this AuraField? It’s because you’re too foolish.”
Alice wasn’t offended,she laughed instead. If stupidity cannot be changed, so be it. Fortune favors fools, after all. If she were truly smart, would William pamper her so?
“You dare to laugh!” William cast her a reproachful look, then picked up another book and started reading at the desk.
Alice was inwardly delighted but put on a pretense of feeling wronged. “Master, would you like some coffee?”
“Sure,” William replied. He enjoyed the tranquility of his current life: reading a book, sipping a coffee, cooking dinner in the evening, lounging in the yard afterwards, and then drifting off to sleep.
“Alrighty!” Alice then turned to Nelson, “Nelson, would you like some coffee? My treat.”
She was in an excellent mood. Treating someone to a beverage was no big deal. After all, Nelson was an employee of the bookstore. If she was buying drinks, she should include him.
Nelson hesitated briefly before saying, “Thank you.”
“What flavor would you like?” Alice walked over to Nelson with her phone, allowing him to choose his preference. Deliberately, she didn’t offer William the same choice.
Nelson glanced at the various coffee flavors on her phone and casually selected one. ．
After he made his choice, Alice settled down and ordered two new flavors for herself.
William, being indifferent to such matters, continued reading his book. Deciding on coffee flavors was not something he needed to be concerned about.
He hadn’t been reading for long when Zoey and Wes entered the bookstore.
Wes sat down beside William and said, “William, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”
William slowly closed his book, “What is it?”
Without avoiding Nelson and Alice, Wes inquired, “Are you familiar with Evelyn’s situation?”
“Why are you asking about her?” William was puzzled. Why had someone from the 13th Bureau taken an interest in Evelyn?
Wes remarked, “In the few days since you’ve been away, Evelyn’s been making significant moves. She’s now seemingly on track to become the wealthiest individual in New York, and her power seems… immense. I can’t even gauge the extent of her capabilities.”
William remained silent for a moment. It was no surprise that Wes couldn’t fathom Evelyn’s depth.
Unknown to them, Evelyn somehow had a fortuitous encounter and absorbed a part of William’s blood essence. In such a short time, she became a powerful intermediate Soulmancer. How could Wes, who is only at the beginning level of an intermediate Soulmancer, possibly see through it?
William stated, “She’s likely a descendant of the Taylor family. A while ago, her mother took her back to the Taylor’s residence.”
That was all William could divulge. He couldn’t exactly tell Wes that he had once given Evelyn a drop of his blood essence.
“The Taylor family? As in James Taylor’s lineage?” Wes opened a laptop, typing rapidly, and said, “Didn’t we previously suspect something was amiss in Maplewood Town? But the recent reports from our colleagues dispatched there suggest that everything in Maplewood Town is normal, with no indications of Soulmancer activities. Maplewood Town is James Taylor’s hometown. To my knowledge, while James Taylor wasn’t particularly powerful, he was a Soulmancer.”
Listening in, Nelson interjected, “It’s true that James Taylor was a Soulmancer, but he was enigmatic and rarely made public appearances. Isn’t that normal?”
Zoey sat attentively, absorbing the conversation, while Wes countered, “No, no, no! According to our agency’s sensors, there were abnormal energy fluctuations in Maplewood Town five nights ago. There’s definitely Soulmancer activity there. Plus, I’ve noticed that employees in Evelyn’s company appear to be Soulmancers, and not just any Soulmancers, but ones with considerable strength. Furthermore, based on their backgrounds, they all hail from Maplewood Town. This confirms something is indeed awry in Maplewood Town.”
“In such a short span, multiple Soulmancers from Maplewood Town have emerged, all working in Evelyn’s company. And Evelyn is James Taylor’s… granddaughter?” As Wes searched for more information on Evelyn, he finally pinpointed her lineage and frowned, “A company comprised entirely of Soulmancers competing against ordinary humans is an absolute disaster. In just a few days, numerous businesses have been acquired by Evelyn’s company, clearly showcasing the power of the Taylor family.”
Zoey, tilting her head in thought, finally inquired, “Is there a regulation preventing Soulmancers from engaging in business?”
Caught off guard, Wes responded with a grin, “Well, there’s no such rule…”
Soulmancers are ordinary citizens with the same rights as everyone else. Even the 13th Bureau doesn’t have the authority to curtail their lawful activities. As long as their endeavors are legal, the 13th Bureau can’t interfere.
It’s just that most Soulmancers typically don’t prioritize wealth. They are more passionate about enhancing their abilities. If one is focused on power progression, who would have the time for mundane worldly affairs?
Given the current scenario, Wes was somewhat at a loss on how to proceed. They couldn’t possibly prevent Evelyn from running her business.