Chapter 764

Chapter 764:

He continued to ask, “You mentioned that the Glorious Heritage requires three items to function together. Have you ever attempted to use any of these items on their own? Or have you used them again before the completion of this thirty-two-year cycle?”

The two immediately shook their heads. Leonardo said, “Initially, we didn’t believe it was genuine. By the time we saw our wishes being fulfilled, Staville was already suffering from natural disasters. That’s why we’ve been cautious about using them, worried that misusing them could lead to dire consequences. We certainly wouldn’t use them recklessly.”

Hamlin added, “To be honest, we didn’t even know they were called the Glorious Heritage until just now. Our knowledge is far less than yours, as we’ve only activated it once.”

Ashton nodded, deciding not to probe them further.

But his concern grew. “It requires three items to activate, and this is the first time I’ve learned that the Glorious Heritage has such a long time interval between uses. My main worry isn’t whether Stephen will use it against me. It’s whether activating it will trigger three years of natural disasters in this area.”

Leonardo agreed. “That’s precisely our fear. We don’t want to endure that nightmare again. We were hoping to wait until the thirty-two-year mark to test it on an uninhabited island or desert or something, but now that detestable Stephen has stolen our treasures!”

After reflecting for a moment, Ashton suggested, “Considering what we know, our best course of action is to retrieve Stephen’s Glorious Heritage and prevent him from using it. If you can assist me in accessing the Crawford family estate, I might manage to sneak into his vault and recover the stolen items.”

This idea thrilled Leonardo and Hamlin, but Abrial swiftly grasped Ashton’s arm.

“Hold on a second. Something doesn’t feel right. If Stephen had truly taken the Glorious Heritage, you’d likely have encountered some difficulties by now. There must be more to this story. Maybe you should consider calling in your family for support?”

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Leonardo scowled at her comment. “What are you implying? That we’re deceiving you?”

Abrial shook her head decisively. “No, I trust you. You’ve confided your deepest secrets in us. But it feels like Stephen might be laying a trap. We should tread very cautiously before making any moves.”

After she spoke, Ashton rose with resolve. “Protecting myself isn’t my main concern at the moment. We cannot allow Stephen to manipulate the Glorious Heritage. The welfare of Staville and its nearly ten million inhabitants hinges on our actions, and we cannot afford any errors with those items.” With that, he set off with Leonardo and Hamlin.

Abrial understood that Ashton’s insistence on her staying behind was his way of safeguarding her, acknowledging the dangers that lay ahead.

A surge of apprehension washed over her.

After he departed with the others, Abrial hurriedly reached out to Levi, briefing him on all that had transpired, hoping he would relay the details to the Baldwin family back in Tacland. Despite her desire to do more for Ashton, she recognized her limited ability to contribute further.

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