Chapter 50: Dads Magic Stone (Barts POV)

Amy was calmer than I thought she would be and explained the kidnapping in place of Ray, who was protecting Noah without saying anything, and Noah, who still couldnt understand what had happened to his dad.

No matter how much Ray protected him; Ray, Noah and the servants, who had easily given them permission, all held some responsibility for this. I hope that they will reflect on this. However, it is important to see what Hollows are from a safe place. If they can reflect on this, then I wont blame them for anything.

Amy, who had gone outside with Lei, cried and apologised, but she was just as guilty as Noah and Ray. If Lei had been kidnapped and they were dragged along, then they would have probably become victims.

Amy was tired from crying and had fallen asleep, Lei had told us the most important thing about the culprits and that Amy was nearly thrown away because the kidnappers hadnt meant to drag her along before quickly falling asleep.

Right now, Noah and Ray should get some rest. But, you need to understand that your reckless actions have gotten others involved as well.

Yes.

Fine.

Ray obediently listened to me, while Noah replied in a dissatisfied way. I managed to stop Alistair from getting up. I sighed and took out a rough magic stone from the pouch on my waist.

Bart, whats that?

Oh, the magic stone from the Hollow that attacked Lei and Amy.

Hollow dropped magic stones of various sizes. It is said that the difference in size indicated how long a Hollow has lived, or in other words, how much life it had absorbed. Everyone had their eyes glued on the magic stone and the mayor took it into his hands, I rarely see magic stones this big. Isnt this the same size as the magic used for the barrier box at my house?

It was certainly big and what I wanted to show.

Noah.

Yes?

This is the magic stone from the Hollow that took your pops life.

Uh

Noah looked at the magic stone which the mayor had gently placed on the table with eyes that showed he didnt understand what was going on.

It wasnt just Evans. I dont know how many lives it absorbed for the magic stone to be this large. But, perhaps, Evans was the last life it claimed, or maybe it absorbed smaller life forms after Evans. Thats why it took on the form of Evans. Thats how it is.

Noah looked at Alistair as if confirming this, and Alistair nodded while stating, I certainly saw your dad becoming this magic stone. Noah stared at the magic stone.

This is for you, I said and the mayor was surprised, Idiot. The money you can get from this can last you for a few years.

Well, but my crew are calm, you know? We understand each other even if we dont say things out loud. Its because of this that the ladies give us cold shoulders and say, Isnt it nice that you understand each other so well? No, that doesnt matter.

Well, itll last for about 2 years?

Noah gulped and I told him quietly, This is definitely Evans memento. But, dont keep it for more than one or two days.

Why? Why is my dads life in there?

What do you think Evans regretted the most when he died?

I dont know.

Im sure he regretted that he couldnt sup