In just three days of interaction, the Shapeshifters lords have developed a rather harmonious relationship with Steven and others.
Especially after reading those books, they even understood what social etiquette means.
Their way of addressing William changed from “My lord” to “Mr. Johnson,” saying it sounded more cultured.
The Shapeshifters lords behaved politely, understanding hierarchy and showing friendliness to everyone.
Who would have thought they were once malevolent Shapeshifters lords?
William kept a watchful eye on every move of the Shapeshifters lords but didn’t fully trust that they had completely turned to good or truly integrated into this society.
Their primary fear is William,secondly, they want to please William, vying to show off in front of him, hoping that William will help them tear up their contracts and even give them some immortal herbs like the Flameheart Vine.
Oxys has absorbed the mysterious power contained in the Flameheart Vine. Not only has his potential been stimulated, but the powerful energy of fire has also drastically increased his strength, breaking through from the Elemental Deity level to the Nature Deity level in such a short time.
Many Shapeshifters lords might take 50,000 years and some fortuitous encounters to achieve such a breakthrough, indicating the tremendous benefit Oxys has gained.
It’s early morning, and William is reading in the yard, with Luna and Erebus seizing the opportunity to meditate beside him.
They have finally realized that improving their abilities near William significantly accelerates their progress.
Meanwhile, two Shapeshifters lords finally muster the courage to visit William’s home.
They followed Luna’s aura to find the place.
One of the Shapeshifters lords is carrying a whole ham, and the other has a bottle of Scotch whisky, arriving at William’s yard.
They even knew to bring gifts when visiting someone’s home.
William looks up at them and says indifferently, “Come in!”
The two Shapeshifters lords then slowly walk in.
Undoubtedly, the Shapeshifters lords have changed a lot in just three days.
Not just in their behavior and manners, but they have also transformed their appearances once more.
The Shapeshifters lord who initially carried a whole ham has now transformed into a strapping 6-foot tall man, resembling a fitness magazine cover model.
Meanwhile, the one carrying the Scotch whisky has morphed into a figure aligned with contemporary American pop culture. He has soft lips, fair skin, and fashionable blue middle-parted hair. Dressed in trendy overalls, he exudes a gentle and somewhat fragile aura, completely unrecognizable as the once formidable Shapeshifters lord.
These changes were reported beforehand since their previous appearances were too startling, potentially frightening children on the streets.
“Mr. Johnson, are you reading?” The fashionably transformed Shapeshifters lord approached with a broad smile, placing the bottle of Scotch whisky on the stone table.
William closed his book and looked up, frowning. “Why have you changed your appearance like this?”
The Shapeshifters lord explained, “I’ve been observing human aesthetics for a few days, and this appearance should be considered handsome, so I changed to this. I’ve reported it to Steven.”
Through their interactions over the past three days, the Shapeshifters lords realized William wasn’t as ferocious as Lernaeus.
His hobbies seemed to be reading and using his phone, and he was amiable, which gave them the courage to approach him proactively.
William took a deep breath and said, “You can leave now!”
Regardless of others’ opinions, he felt uncomfortable with such an overly fashionable appearance. Although he wouldn’t beat up the Shapeshifters lord for it, it was better out of sight.
“Ah?” The Shapeshifters lord was taken aback but could only nod dejectedly, “Yes, I’ll leave now.”
After that Shapeshifters lord left, the other lord looked at William with a naive smile.
William found this Shapeshifters lord’s appearance more tolerable, at least not as off-putting as the previous one.
“Do you have something to say?” William roughly guessed the purpose of their visit.
The Shapeshifters lord stood properly, then took three steps backward and abruptly attempted to kneel…
But halfway down, his knees suddenly wouldn’t bend.
William’s gaze sharpened, “What are you trying to do? Destroy my house?”
The Shapeshifters lord instantly broke out in a cold sweat, his heart pounding wildly.
“No, no, no! I wouldn’t dare!” The Shapeshifters lord waved his hands frantically, retreating two steps in fear.
Over the past three days, they had analyzed why Oxys received Mr. Johnson’s favor, getting his contract terminated and receiving the precious Flameheart Vine.
Their conclusion was that Oxys had knelt with such a presence that it must have impressed Mr. Johnson. They assumed Mr. Johnson appreciated such grand gestures of kneeling.
But now, the Shapeshifters lord realized something was amiss.
The intimidating pressure in William’s gaze suggested that if he dared to kneel, he might be eradicated on the spot.
What went wrong in their understanding?
William spoke coldly, “Speak your business!”
After hesitating, the Shapeshifters lord struggled to say, “Mr. Johnson, could you possibly help us remove the contracts binding us?”
Upon hearing this, Luna immediately interjected, “What are you trying to do? Are you planning to betray the Father God?”
The Shapeshifters lord fell silent at her words. .
William glanced at Luna.
Both she and Erebus had potent magical creature bloodlines, but compared to the Shapeshifters lords, they might not have experienced as much brutality or possibly even had their minds manipulated.
Father God?
Were such contracts really worthy of Luna referring to them as the work of a Father God?
Or could it be that the contract the entity made with Luna was different from the ones with the other Shapeshifters lords?
Strictly speaking, if Luna and Erebus’s bloodlines develop successfully, they might truly become the future monarchs of the Shapeshifters.
“I don’t want to help you right now,” William bluntly refused. “Since you’ve signed a contract, you should abide by it. I don’t see any problem with that. When you go back, also tell the other Shapeshifters not to harbor such thoughts.”
Unable to contain himself, the Shapeshifters lord asked, “But Mr. Johnson, you helped Oxys…”
With a raise of his eyebrows, William replied, “I help if I feel like it, and don’t if I don’t. Do you have a problem with that?”
“No! Absolutely not!” The Shapeshifters lord was almost in despair.
William had initially intended to send him away, but then remembered he had to go to the Soulmaner school, and the children were also going. So, who would take care of the household chores?
Who would tend to the soil inside the fence?
William had promised Seraphina to help her reconstruct her body, so the Eternal Vine definitely needed proper care.
Additionally, he wanted these Shapeshifters lords to see hope, to encourage them to continue obeying the law.
“Do you have any interest in helping me with something? If done well, there will be a reward.”
Hearing this, the Shapeshifters lord was so excited he couldn’t speak for a while.
A reward?
Like the Flameheart Vine?
Last time, Oxys had simply helped Mr. Johnson by smashing a corpse. This time, it was uncertain what Mr. Johnson would ask him to do.
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