While waiting for Zara''s call at home, Felix received one from Seven first.


    Seven reported, "Mr. Zeller, I checked on Drake when I got your order. He''s already on a ne to Azuria."


    Felix was puzzled, wondering if Drake was really scared by his disy of wealth at Sixview Peak. He questioned, "Then, just execute him when hends. Why are you asking me?" "ir only operates within Dragonia. We haven''t expanded overseas; as you know, Ms. Davis isn''t interested in that direction," Seven exined with resignation. Thinking of Averill''s carefree nature, Felix knew Seven was not lying.


    "Fine. Execute if Drake returns. Otherwise, let it go," Felix decided. Such a minor figure was not worth pursuing internationally.


    As night fell, Felix drove to a coffee shop where Zara was already waiting. As she got into the passenger seat, she said, "Felix, thank you so much for helping."


    "If Mr. Grayson knows you''re afraid of supernatural things, why would he assign you this kind of task?" Felix asked, confused.


    Zara gave a bitter smile. "It''s meant as punishment. Mr. Grayson doesn''t believe in ghosts. He took me to that vige twice before, and even with him there, I had nightmares afterward.


    "He was angry, saying that as a doctor, I''d never achieve greatness if I couldn''t ovee this fear. Now he''s forcing me to go back."


    The logic made some sense to Felix. As a medical practitioner, dealing with death was inevitable. If fear of the supernatural affected one''s judgment, it could lead to fatal mistakes with patients. Hence, it was clear that Ss was trying to prevent such situations.


    "I looked up Mourning Vige. There are many tales, but I believe they''re just rumors. There''s no such thing as real ghosts," Felix said reassuringly.


    The vige''s unusual name and location between the two cities had spawned countless stories. Local legend imed that when vigers died, their bodies had to be left in the courtyard overnight, only to vanish by morning without exnation.


    Strange sounds and eerie winds gued the vige at night, driving all residents indoors after dark. Most younger vigers had moved to the cities, leaving only a few dozen elderly residents.


    "I wish I could believe that, but... you''ll understand my fear when we get there," Zara


    mumbled, fear already creeping into her eyes despite being over 60 miles away.


    "If Mr. Grayson is testing you, then-"


    Just as Felix spoke, Zara cut him off, "Don''t worry. He knew I''d bring someone along, though he probably didn''t expect it to be you, given your promise to him."


    After considerable hesitation, Felix sighed. "Zara, I don''t know why Mr. Grayson made that request, and you probably won''t tell me.


    "But I''m a man of my word-after repaying this favor, we won''t have any more chances to be alone together. I hope you understand."