Chương 144: Black Christmas (III)

The joyful music suddenly stopped. The mansion sank into complete darkness, leaving the guests in confusion.

"Oh no, what happened?" hissed Sylvia.

"Relax, there seems to be a problem with the electricity. The servants will take care of it soon," Klaus said in a calm voice, trying to give Sylvia comfort.

While the guests searched for light with the help of their cell phones, the mansion's security guards moved about in the darkness, trying to figure out what was going on.

"Everyone please calm down. We'll find out what happened!"

At that moment, the atmosphere was still calm. They assumed it was an ordinary blackout. But Klaus didn't think so. The mansion had a backup power generator. If the main power line was cut, then the lights should still be on.

Something was not right.

<My liege. A group of strangers was coming here.>

A voice echoed in his head. Klaus hissed. "You're late, Laplace! You should have told me earlier. "