Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1562

Shannon and Benjamin's hearts sank at Skylar's words.

Dreambeast's sudden appearance in Seastone, along with its cooperation with Black Smoke Organization in such a large-scale operation, seemed suspicious. But if Dreambeast had been hiding in Sylvia's body since Arenvale and had followed her to Seastone, everything would suddenly make sense.

"Maya choosing Sylvia as the target for the face swap wasn't a coincidence."

They'd believed the Black Smoke Organization was trying to find a face related to Presley for Maya, hence diverting attention and covering up Adeela's existence.

But Maya wasn't just covering for Adeela; she was doing the same for Dreambeast!

"I got sloppy," Benjamin admitted responsibility in a deep voice. After all, tracking down Dreambeast had been his mission all along. And yet, he'd allowed Dreambeast's true self to hide under his nose.

"You mentioned that once Dreambeast finds a suitable host, it can perfectly conceal all traces of its presence. This isn't just about being sloppy."

If negligence was to blame, Shannon believed she was just as guilty for not noticing anything amiss. And now wasn't the time to dwell on blame.

As Shannon spoke, she pulled out a finger-sized amulet from her bag. It was crafted from the remaining material of the thousand-year lightning-struck hazel branch she'd obtained.

She'd planned to turn them into protective talismans and engraved sigils on each. They could now be finally put to use.

Without drawing attention, Shannon infused the mini amulet with spiritual energy. The amulet's surface lit up with a talismanic glow and began floating unsteadily in midair.

Just then, an impatient voice from the mastermind rang out from upstairs. "You all talk too much!"

As they spoke, they attempted to manipulate Skylar into attacking again.

Shannon seized the chance to chant, "All will prevail, hear and heed. Now cease to be!"

It was as if the force from the mini amulet that broke the threads also threw him away.

Shannon's pupils trembled as she hastily withdrew. "Skylar!"

She was about to rush over and check on him when Leah suddenly made her move.

A surge of sharp ghastly energy shot toward Shannon. Unwilling to harm Leah, she had no choice but to use talismans to push her back.

Leah's expression was filled with pain, but she had no control over the ghastly energy coursing through her.

As her ghastly energy lashed out like blades and sliced through Shannon's sleeve, Leah finally broke down.