Chapter 70: Florida Man Accidentally Discovers Wanted Serial Killer While Spying on His Wife Through Hidden Camera

Big Zoot City

An Irish man stood tall in a gray long coat, suit, and pants, resembling a nobleman of the country. However, with his 6'4" stature and pale skin, he stood out among the locals, whose average height was only 5'11". Adjusting his eyeglasses, the man, Sean Smith, looked down at the fallen faceless golem. He noticed a flow of blue air surrounding the automaton.

A few seconds later, the faceless humanoid golem reactivated and stood up, adopting a boxing stance. Sean ignored the golem's threatening posture, observing its unusual mana flow. He deduced that it was a familiar of a mage or a tamed monster, but the owner was far enough away that the mana flow could be easily interrupted.

Feigning politeness, Sean removed his top hat and bowed slightly to Jane. "Good evening, my lady. My apologies for surprising you. Is this your summon?"

Jane glared at him and readied her dagger. "He's my guard. Who are you? Are you with those thugs?"

"No, no. You misunderstood me," Sean smiled brightly. "I sensed a flow of monster miasma nearby, so I came to investigate. I thought you were being attacked by this golem. I tried to help you."

"I don't need your help."

Jane narrowed her eyes, noticing a subtle shift in his expression. Trained as an assassin and a spy, Jane could read human intentions through subtle facial cues. She detected the disdainful smirk and condescending gaze typical of overconfident narcissistic men.

Sean, sensing Jane's wariness, turned his attention to the golem. "By the way, who is this thing's master? I assume it isn't yours since I can't sense any mana from you… or not."

As a black mage, Sean could sense mana. His special eyeglasses allowed him to see the mana flow of the world, giving him an edge over other mages.

Initially, he didn't pay much attention to Jane as he couldn't sense any mana from her. But when he looked at her and ogled her body, he noticed a mass of mana in her lower abdomen—a mass with a tinge of fire element. Unfortunately for Jane, it did not come from an unborn baby but from lingering remnants of a man's fluid.

Sean lewdly grinned, understanding the situation. This woman belonged to the golem's master. He thought of the immense power he could gain from stealing the mysterious mage's lifespan.

"My lady, are you single?" Sean asked, stepping toward Jane.

Jane stepped back. "I'm married. I have no interest in other men. BACK OFF!"

"My name is Sean Smith. I'm also a mage and an assistant teacher at the Royal Magi Academy. Could I know your husband's name?" seaʀᴄh thё NôvelFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Jane flinched, thinking of Valley, who might benefit from such a connection. However, seeing the Irish man's perverted gaze and smile, she couldn't trust Valley's fate to this predator.

"If you don't back off, I'll kill you," Jane threatened.

Sean stopped, his expression darkening.

'Another arrogant bitch. She doesn't know what's good for her,' he thought, annoyed by Jane's aggressive tone and lack of fear.

Sean sneaked glances at the bystanders. He noticed several eyes on him, including city guards who had apprehended a runaway thug. More military personnel would soon arrive to interrogate them.

"I guess I've made you insecure. I'm terribly sorry. I'll excuse myself and let your temper cool down," Sean made an excuse. Avoiding further commotion, he bowed. "Please excuse me. I shall take my leave."

Without waiting for Jane's response, Sean put on his hat and walked away. However, he secretly ogled her fine body, pretty face, and chest. Despite the freckles on her face, she was more attractive than noble ladies with thick makeup.

Sean couldn't help it. Jane was his type.

Her arrogance, her strong voice, her unyielding eyes, everything was so perfect.

Sean wanted her body.

Sean wanted to break that look on her face.

Sean wanted to destroy her confidence.

Sean wanted to see her suffer and scream in pain.

Sean wanted her to flip her attitude and beg for mercy.

After he was done with her, Sean wanted to enjoy cutting her apart from limp to limp.

Sean made up his mind. The next target would be Jane. He smirked and returned to the academy to prepare the "Game".

…

Felix's House

Felix stared at the system screen, watching the live footage from the capital city. He sighed in relief when Jessica helped him reactivate the cement golem at the cost of one million energy. He glanced at the system messages.

<You have spent one million energy to remotely analyze the golem's condition.>

<Scanning…>

<Scanning completed. The cause of the deactivation came from an interference mana wave from a third party.>

<Reconnecting the mana flow…>

<Your system automaton 'Cement' has been reactivated.>

<You have spent 4,000 years of lifespan to upgrade the automaton's camera.>

<You have spent 4,000 years of lifespan to install a wireless microphone to the automaton.>

<You can now watch live feed from the automaton's POV.>

Investing in the golem was costly, but it was for Jane's safety. Additionally, Felix confirmed Sean's identity through their conversation, thanks to the wireless mic. However, spying on them wasn't enough. Felix had a bad feeling about Sean and needed Jane and Valley to return home ASAP.

Unfortunately, communication was one-way for the moment as Felix didn't have enough lifespan to purchase a remote speaker to communicate with Jane. He racked his brain, trying to think of another method.

Five minutes later, Felix was still out of ideas. He glanced at Jessica, who shook her head.

<Without money, your options are limited. Please hurry and get stronger.>

"I have 100 essence stones. Can I use them instead of my lifespan?"

<One essence stone is worth one year of lifespan. You have insufficient funds.>

Felix smacked his lips and scratched his head, anxious to drag Jane back home before she got into trouble again.

Suddenly, Felix remembered something. He glanced at the earth fate crystal in his inventory.

What should he do with it?

Gamble for a new ability?

Feed it to Eins?

Or keep it as a surprise bomb?

But wasn't there another option?

Felix thought of Diana, who needed Sean dead. He wondered if he could ask her for help, but she might demand something unreasonable.

"Do I have to go there myself?"