Chapter 380 Secret Society

Chapter 380 Secret Society

Ambermind Manor, Uptown Quarter.

The rich aroma of aged paper and polished wood assaulted Adam's nostrils as he glanced at the personal library he stood before.

It was vast, its tall ceilings crafted with wooden beams and adorned with a large crystal chandelier, casting a warm golden glow throughout the room.

The walls of the library were lined with tall mahogany bookshelves, reaching all the way to the ceiling. Each shelf was meticulously organized with books of literature, philosophy, geography, and even arcane.

In the center of the library, beneath the large crystal chandelier, lay a luxurious velvet rug. On the rug, rested two leather arms chairs with high backrests.

Right between the chairs was a polished wooden table.

Behind this seating area was a grand fireplace. The comforting scent of burning wood wafting from it caused Adam to instinctively relax.

As he sat down on one of the leather armchairs, he glanced at Daneli and praised, "I must say, this library is simply marvelous."

Hearing Adam's praise, Daneli couldn't help but smile, "I put a lot of effort into building this library. Cost me quite a fortune too."

"Speaking of fortune," Adam spoke with a slight trace of envy. "You're quite rich, huh?"

"Technically, it is my parents who are rich," Daneli chuckled as he took a seat beside Adam. "I'm just using their money."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever you say." Adam rolled his eyes.

They spent the entire day at The Sleepy Hobbit, catching up with each other.

Adam was supposed to go to Saratoga Castle today, however, Daneli suggested leaving tomorrow since it was already so late.

The elf then brought the raven-haired youth to his manor. Adam would stay the night here, then leave for the Castle the following day.

"You met my teacher recently, yes?" Daneli's eyes shone with warmth as he spoke about Elrod. "How is he doing?"

"He's doing fine," Adam smiled. "Lord Elrod helped me quite a bit during my initiation ceremony. If it weren't for him, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to join the Brotherhood." ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

"How so?" Daneli asked curiously.

A few moments of silence ensued in the opulent library, only the sound of the crackling firewood permeating the place.

Adam glanced at Daneli and solemnly asked, "Lord Elrod said that you would be briefing me about my mission in Ravenfell. I'm guessing you're working on the same mission as well?"

Daneli nodded, his expression turning serious. "Adam, our Brotherhood isn't the only organization that is working from the shadows.

"There are many secret societies and evil cults hidden throughout this world. Their influence stretches far beyond what we can comprehend."

Adam nodded, gesturing for the elf to continue.

"Our mission is to monitor the actions of an evil organization known as The Cult of Bones," said the elf with a grim expression.

"Bones?" Adam muttered with a raised eyebrow. "Sounds... unsettling."

"Indeed." Daneli nodded. "This secret society operates in the shadows of Ravenfell, having a strong presence in its underworld. The vast majority of its members are necromancers and practitioners of dark magic."

"Necromancers!" Adam's pupils constricted.

Although he hadn't come across one, in the memories of the experts he had seen just how formidable these Magi could truly be.

They were a one-man army!

"What is their motive?" he asked.

"It is unknown." Daneli shook his head. "For the past year, I haven't gotten any leads on them."

Adam chuckled, "Well, they are a secret organization. It would be strange if its members were so easily discovered." He paused for a moment before asking, "Are there other Agents of the Brotherhood in this city? Or is it just us two?"

Daneli smiled wryly, "I'm sure there are, but I don't know who they are. As far as I'm concerned, it's just you and me for now."

"Hmm." Adam nodded, stroking his chin. "So it is a shadow war against The Cult of Bones, eh?"

Slowly, his lips curled up into a smirk.

"How interesting!"