Nervous, Penny took a step back as she asked warily, "Who… are you?"

Charlie chuckled. "The name's Wade. Charlie Wade. The one whom your Society has been trying to hunt down, even setting an elaborate trap in Nigeria for me."

"W-What…" Penny stammered, flustered. "Why would you tell me that?!"

Charlie chuckled again. "You asked, didn't you?"

"I… You…" Penny was wheezing, her gaze fearful as she muttered, "I mean, you didn't have to be so… straightforward? Are you planning to kill me… that's why you're so upfront…"

Charlie chuckled. "Oh, you're quite smart, aren't you?"

Penny turned as pale as a sheet.

She was just twenty-four and had gained enlightenment a couple of years ago, and was actually afraid to die as she had just become the only beacon of hope her family had after centuries.

But since Charlie was being so honest, she knew that he wasn't going to let her live!

Forcing herself to stay calm, she snarled at him through her teeth, "Whatever! None of this matters—I have d