Chapter 123 123: Close

"I'm not blaming your people. I'm just stating facts. Only Wolves can pass through this corridor. Even I couldn't have passed through it. So it's evident that one of your men destroyed the protection formations. That is why I'm saying that I need to take Atlan with me even more."

"If Lilith can make your men do her bidding, that means she can do much more in this place in the future."

The Werewolf King had no counter to that statement. It was true that only a wolf could've passed through this place. Moreover, that wolf could only be from their Lineage, so even Lancaster couldn't do it for him to blame him.

This attack in the Castle had only worked to weaken his position in this exchange, raising questions about the abilities of the Wolves on being able to resist Lilith and her control.

If it wasn't the case, Razil could've at least tried something more, but this left no room.

He had to hand over Atlan even more now.

He walked inside the hallway. This time, Zhang also walked inside. Since the formations were gone, even he could accompany Razil.

Razil opened the second door, bringing out the second key from around his neck. After the door unlocked, Razil wore the key again before he pushed the massive doors open.

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"Atlas?" Lilith called out after finding Atlas to be missing from the carriage. Her voice woke up Yovana and Lancaster as well.

"Yeah?" Atlas responded from the top of the carriage, still lying relaxed.

"Are you on top?"

"Yeah, the wind is quite good here. Did you need something?"

Even though Atlas wanted to ask Lilith about the possibility of his sister's return, he delayed that question for later. He knew it was not a good idea to talk about this before Yovana and Lancaster since it talked about bringing the dead back to life.

At the same time, he just didn't ask because of himself as well. He didn't want to ask, only to have his hopes crushed right away in case this wasn't possible, according to her. Even if Lilith said no, he was still going to attempt it, so her yes or no wasn't going to change anything, but if he didn't ask, at least he could still have some hopes.

Lilith also flew out of the carriage, landing right beside Atlas. Her long hair waved with the wind, even covering her face.

"The wind is certainly good," Lilith commented.

After getting a response from Atlas and making sure he was still here, Lancaster went to sleep again, still being half sleepy. Since Lilith and Atlas were up already, it was better for them to be resting.

Moreover, with Lilith outside, he could have more space to sleep. He lied down on the seat, getting more room.

"I told you it was good here."

Atlas was still lying on the roof of the carriage with one of his legs resting above the other. "The view is also great."

On one side, there were the winds that were cold but not too cold; on the other side, there was the view of the beautiful moon in the sky.

"You know, I can't tell you how many times I've seen such a view when I was little. I used to sneak to the roof at night after everyone slept and just lie like this, staring at the moon. The only person who could find me there was Misella, who kept me company."

The similar view made Atlas remember his childhood days.

"I still remember she used to use my hand as a pillow when we laid on the roof, watching the moon. By the time we went back, my hand used to go numb."

"Wouldn't it be uncomfortable to use a hand as a pillow?" Lilith inquired.

"It's better than keeping your head on the floor at least," Atlas responded. "Then again, she didn't complain. There were times when I brought real pillows for her, but she always refused, saying she liked my hand more."

Lilith gazed at Atlas in confusion, wondering if it was really comfortable. She had never tried something like this.

"Spread your hand like you used to do."

"Hmm? Why?"

"Just do it."

Atlas shrugged as he did what he was asked. He raised his hand.

Lilith grabbed his arm and used it as a pillow, resting her head on his arms. Her body stuck close to her as Lilith laid beside him with his arm pillow.

"This really isn't half bad," Lilith softly stated in a barely audible voice.

"Did you say something?" Atlas turned his head to Lilith, only to be surprised at how close she was.

Her face was merely inches away from his face.

"Nothing," Lilith answered, gazing back at him. Her face was so close to him that Atlas felt her warm breath as she spoke.

From this close, Atlas could also see the finer details of Lilith's face, including her beautiful eyes. They looked even better from close.

"What are you looking at me like that?" Lilith asked softly.

"Nothing." Atlas turned his face back to the moon in the sky, not speaking anything.

Lilith also did the same.

"Your eyes are really beautiful." After a long time, Atlas complimented, surprising Lilith.

"Are they really?" Lilith inquired. "Or are you just saying?"

"They really are beautiful," Atlas repeated. "Similar to the moon, bright and full of innocence."

Lilith couldn't help but smile at the compliment. "Thank you. You seem to be in a good mood today."

"I am. Something good happened today," Atlas answered. There was nothing better for him than the opportunity of having Misella back. He hadn't been this happy in a really long time. Even when he killed Carlisle with his own hands, he wasn't as happy as he was now.

"May I ask what's the reason?"

"I can't tell you yet. I don't think I'm ready, but when I am, you'll be the first one I tell."

"Hmm? Are you really keeping a secret from me? Now it makes me even more curious. Just what is this secret?"

"How long will it take before we reach our destination?" Instead of answering, Atlas asked a question himself to change the topic.

His distraction also worked for now as Lilith answered, "It should take us two weeks. The Franc Clan isn't too far from the Kingdom of Wolves."

"By the time we get there, Atlan would already be there. But that place will also have Vampire Warding Formations and other safety measures. It should be easier to take over that clan compared to taking over the Kingdom of Wolves, but even it won't be without its problems."