Sophia’s words increased Leo’s curiosity about Amaya, and after the recent private time with her in the private room, Leo could conclude one thing.
That was, whether it was Sophia or Karen, neither truly understood Amaya.
In other words, Amaya was too good at hiding, her depths were too profound.
Amaya deliberately lowered her appearance and deliberately maintained a low-key style; she must be concealing and hiding something.
The Amaya seen at the City Archives should be the most authentic Amaya.
“Leo, what are you thinking?” Sophia interrupted Leo’s thoughts.
“Sophia, after graduating from college, did Amaya’s whole family settle abroad?” Leo asked.
“It seems so. Amaya said her parents started a business abroad, and after obtaining a green card, the whole family immigrated,” Sophia replied.
Parents doing business abroad, and then Amaya suddenly returning to Atraria to search for the whereabouts of the Spirit Medicine Immortal Trace. Leo’s intuition told him that there must be some secret hidden in this.
Seeing Leo once again showing a thoughtful expression, Sophia became a little unhappy. “Leo, you’re not really enchanted by my friend, are you?”
“How could that be? In my life, I will only be captivated by one person, and that’s you.” Leo quickly dispelled any thoughts of Amaya from his mind.
“Hmph, always sweet-talking to make me happy.”
Although she said this, a smile appeared on Sophia’s face.
On the other side, in Karen’s car.
Amaya, who was good at observing words and expressions, noticed that Karen had something to say and decided to be direct. “Karen, we’ve been good friends for so many years. If you have something to say to me, just say it. It’s uncomfortable to keep it to yourself.”
Karen hesitated for a moment but said, “Amaya, you, me, and Sophia, being able to become good friends is a fate given by heaven. I have always cherished the relationship between the three of us.”
“You know my temper. I can’t stand any deception. So, there are things that I know might upset others, but I still have to say them…”
Amaya smiled, “Karen, you and I don’t need to beat around the bush. If you have something, just say it.”
“Amaya, do you like Leo?” Karen suddenly said.
Amaya was first stunned, then burst into laughter. “Karen, today is the first time I’ve met Leo. Where did you see me fall in love with him at first sight?”
“Your eyes betrayed you!” Karen asserted, “Amaya, Leo is Sophia’s husband, and since we treat Sophia like a sister, you better…”
“Karen, if I’m not mistaken, you like Leo, right?” Amaya suddenly said.
Karen was first surprised, then tried to cover up in a panic. “You’re talking nonsense. How could I like Leo!”
“It seems that among the three of us, Sophia is the most innocent.” Amaya randomly brought up Sophia again.
“Why drag Sophia into this?”
“Karen, you can hide things from Sophia, but not from me. From today’s meal, I can feel that your feelings for Leo are probably more than just liking. Have you reached the level of love, right?”
“Amaya, stop talking nonsense. How could I possibly like or love Sophia’s husband? That’s simply unimaginable.” Karen hadn’t expected that her feelings for Leo would be exposed by Amaya.
Amaya smiled faintly, “Seeing you so anxious, liking or even falling in love with an outstanding man is normal.”
“Amaya, please stop. Even if I like Leo, I will bury these feelings deep in my heart. I will never do anything to betray Sophia.”
“Amaya, you’ve been living abroad for a long time, greatly influenced by foreign ideas. If you really have any interest in Leo, for the sake of our sisterhood, could you stifle those feelings in the bud? It would be good for all of us.”
Karen’s tone carried a sense of plea.
“Karen, you’ve made a mistake in your judgment this time. I really have no feelings for Leo, and I won’t fall in love with him at first sight. You can rest assured.”
“That’s good. I was really afraid…”
“Just as you said, Sophia, the three of us being good friends is a fate from heaven. I also treasure this fate, so like you, I won’t do anything to betray Sophia.” Karen’s personality is lively and straightforward. Upon hearing Amaya’s words, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief and apologized, “Amaya, I’m straightforward. I say whatever comes to mind. Don’t mind, okay?”
Amaya smiled, “Come on, we’ve known each other for a while. I know your temperament very well. I just like your straightforwardness.”
Amaya didn’t expect Karen’s sixth sense to be so strong, actually sensing her interest in Leo. However, Amaya’s interest in Leo was not romantic but rather because Leo knew about the Spirit Medicine Immortal Trace.
If Leo knew the clues to the Spirit Medicine Immortal Trace or possessed it, Amaya felt that it was necessary to adjust her plan accordingly.
For the future of the entire family, sometimes necessary costs must be paid, and necessary sacrifices are acceptable.
The next day, after dropping Sophia off at work, Leo headed straight to the Seven Star Sword Sect because Jennifer had sent a message informing him that the Thunder Wing Beast’s egg was about to hatch.
At the Seven Star Sword Sect, Violet was also present.
Jennifer, Leo, and Violet went directly to the wooden house where the Thunder Wing Beast’s egg was stored.
“Leo, I’ve been observing the Thunder Wing Beast’s egg these past few days. I saw it move yesterday, and this morning I noticed cracks on the surface. It should be about to hatch,” Violet said enthusiastically to Leo.
Approaching the Thunder Wing Beast egg, Leo carefully observed and indeed, as Violet had said, there were visible cracks on the surface of the egg.
Additionally, faint electric arcs could be seen flashing on the surface of the eggshell.
The eggshell had become somewhat transparent, and through it, a silhouette resembling a chick could be vaguely seen.
It seemed that the Thunder Wing Beast inside the egg sensed someone approaching, moving its body, and causing the eggshell to crack a bit more.
This situation made Leo’s eyes light up. It seemed that it was about to hatch, and just in time.
With a flick of his right hand on the index finger of his left hand, a drop of red blood emerged from Leo’s fingertip.
Curious, Violet asked, “Leo, are you going to feed it with blood?”
“No.” Leo shook his head. “I’m going to establish a beast contract with it so that our consciousness can connect.”
Saying this, Leo extended his left hand, using the blood on his fingertip to draw a mysterious and ancient rune on the surface of the eggshell.