章 297: Void

Meilin followed his gaze, and saw the dark alley that led to the haunted house. She understood his plan. They had to lure their pursuer into a trap, and the best place to do that was inside the spooky attraction. She nodded, making a fake scared face. "Okay, but you have to protect me. I'm afraid of ghosts." She said in a loud and shaky voice.

Aiden's left eye twitched as he looked at her, seeing the dedication she was putting into her act. 'How can the great Scarlet be scared of ghosts?' He thought. 'Rather, they should be scared of her.' She was one of the most powerful mages he had ever met, and her magic at full force was legendary.

Aiden sighed, and played along. "Don't worry, I'll protect you." He said, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her closer. 

Meilin quickly stepped on his foot as a warning, prompting him to move his arm away.