Befriending The Most Powerful Person

《126》

The world around him abruptly turned blank, and he emerged from the nightmarish realm. Shao Ci, still dazed, struggled to open his eyes, his throat parched as if engulfed in flames. A warm liquid was being gently administered to him.

His tongue grazed something soft and cool before his eyes shot open. Blue eyes met his, and he coughed up the liquid. "Kekekeke... Why use Wendell's method to wake me up after just falling asleep?"

"You're finally awake," Wendell calmly stated, patting Shao Ci's back and wiping water droplets from his lips. "Your clothes are wet; you should change."

Shao Ci, bewildered by the sudden awakening, inquired, "What happened?" Wendell frowned, "You've been in a coma for three days."

Realization hit Shao Ci, and he mumbled, "Three days? I didn't last long in the dream. Did I sleep that much in reality?" Wendell explained the events, expressing concern for Shao Ci's well-being.

As Shao Ci questioned the current situation, Wendell reassured him, "Everything is over." But Shao Ci couldn't shake off the feeling that things wouldn't end so easily.

Wendell, changing Shao Ci's clothes, gently touched his head. "You've been in a coma; I had to take care of you." Shao Ci blushed, insisting he could manage, but Wendell pointed out, "You still lack strength."

As Wendell cared for Shao Ci, a knight entered, excitedly announcing, "Master Brave is awake!" The revelation left Shao Ci perplexed, and he was ushered into Count John's study.

Earl John expressed gratitude for their bravery, attributing the awakening of others to their heroic efforts. Shao Ci's unease lingered – why did the nightmare awaken ordinary people, and what was its true intent?

Shao Ci sensed a conspiracy, and it seemed directed at him. Pondering over it gave him a headache.

Though it appeared that things had concluded, the group remained in Langton City due to Shao Ci's fragile health. The knights were content, enjoying hero treatment in the city.

Even though Shao Ci wished to avoid confronting the nightmare again, leaving abruptly was not an option. He had a mission – to purify that nightmare!

How to encounter Nightmare? Dreaming came to mind.

So, Shao Ci settled into bed for some rest.

Upon opening his eyes, he found himself in a lavish restaurant, seated with a variety of dishes before him. He marveled at the spread.

Across from him sat a beautiful young man with black hair and red eyes. Leaning lazily, he greeted, "Welcome to my dream."

"Hello." Shao Ci unconsciously tensed, initially thinking of his primary goal – kissing Ewing. No, his real intention was to question what was happening.

Suppressing his nerves, Shao Ci continued, "What exactly are you trying to achieve? Waking those people up..."

"Is this all you want to ask in our rare meeting?" Ewings raised an eyebrow, coldly adding, "If someone else asked, I might kill them on the spot."

Shao Ci stiffened, sensing the truth in Ewings' actions.

Pleased with Shao Ci's reaction, Ewings smiled, "Don't worry. It's you, so even a dull question is interesting. At least, not now will I harm you."

Relieved by this capricious villain's assurance, Shao Ci pressed on, "So, about my question..."

Ewings sighed, "It's quite disheartening. I showed mercy, allowing those people to wake up. I expected praise, not criticism."

Shao Ci looked into Ewings' saddened eyes, feeling as though he had wronged the other person. Dealing with such individuals was not his forte.

"...I don't think you're a kind person," Shao Ci ventured.