Cameraman Never Dies-Chapter 177: Who Said That? Oh Wait, I’m Out Cold

Regent Solis wasn’t flailing or panicking like the avians outside the dome. He was holding back and making it so that he was being beaten, every action and gesture of his was deliberate. Flora’s eyes narrowed as her heart skipped a beat. He knows exactly what he’s doing.

Then there was her sister and a few other Avians, all of them moved as if they were panicking. But she could tell otherwise, they had caught on to the fact that her father was planning something.

Her father’s stance screamed strategy, not desperation. But what kind of strategy? Was he luring something in? Keeping something out? Was this part of some grand plan he conveniently forgot to share with his youngest daughter?

"Of course, he’d keep me in the dark," Flora muttered, rolling her eyes. "Classic Dad move."

She deactivated her eyes of perception since it used up a lot of ether, she replenished her ether reserves through the small catalyst on her necklace. "Why am I complaining?" She said to herself, "He hadn’t had the time for it due to the attack."

Her thoughts were interrupted by a nearby avian crashing into the barrier after a slight flight mishap. "Oof! That thing’s solid!" the poor guy groaned, clutching his side as he spiraled downward.

Flora winced sympathetically but didn’t have time to help. Her father’s actions demanded her full attention now.

Focus, Flora. What’s his angle? she wondered, her mind running through the possibilities like a detective piecing together a case.

As she watched the dome, she understood one thing. The dome, at least currently, served only one purpose. It is to keep the sunlight out. But it has not been formed completely and it might take a while for it to do so.

But that was more of a question than an answer, if everything she heard about the night was correct. Then it should start the moment the sun sets behind the horizon. But why should they build something that keeps the inside dark when it is already turning night?

She thought of one answer, her father could summon another sun, although not as powerful as the artifact of light much less the actual sun. And they were trying to hold him inside so the light wouldn’t reach the other Avians. But then why would her father drag this on?

Then it struck her, her father had gone to the artifact of light, and he had not said a word about what happened to it. If it was missing— he would have mentioned it when he was scolding her and told her to act fast.

This meant that the artifact was safe and secure, and the Vampires might not know of it yet— since it was tough to communicate when there was a fight going on. Or they might already know of it and be up to something else.

Flora stared at the dome, whatever her father was planning— she’d find a way to help.

"Ahh, the light blessed, would you be as kind to traverse with me?"

Flora heard a deep voice behind her, but before she could react, darkness swept over her.

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"What?!" Judge shot up from the couch like a startled rabbit. But as quickly as the surprise hit, he sank back down with a dramatic sigh. "Oh... that, the promise. Yeah, I did."

Eleyn folded her arms, her sharp gaze zeroing in on him like a hawk spotting an injured mouse. "Why are you acting surprised if you already knew about it?"

Judge floundered, sitting up a little straighter. "No, I wasn’t surprised about the promise! I was just startled by Master here barging in and making it sound like I forgot." He shot a look at Seraphis, who gave a smug little shrug.

"Nice save," Eleyn replied, too lazy to argue. "So, you’ll help her, right?"

Judge managed a strained smile, the kind that looked more like a frown. "Of course, Mom. I promised, didn’t I?"

"Good," Eleyn said with a small nod, her expression softening ever so slightly before returning to its usual steeliness.

Seraphis, now standing behind Eleyn with her arms crossed, chimed in, "Well, since that’s settled, we can start immediately..."

"Umm, just a mild detail, we are still en route to Wistmere," Judge said in a mock innocent tone.

"... after we arrive in Wistmere City." Seraphis completed what she had to say.

"We’re not even there yet," Judge looked at her, "and you’re already planning my doom?"

"It’s not doom; it’s an important mission," Seraphis corrected, smirking. "Also, you promised." She pointed at him like she’d just nailed the winning argument in a debate, which she did.

Eleyn stepped in before Judge could retort. "We’re waiting until after Amber’s entrance ceremony," she clarified. "This isn’t something we can rush into."

"Entrance ceremony?" Seraphis frowned. "That’s... what, two days away?"

"A new year and two days, yes," Eleyn replied. "And after that, we’ll head out. I’ll be coming along, too."

Judge groaned, leaning back against the couch. "Oh great. A full family road trip to chase after Master’s missing daughter. Just what I needed."

"It’ll be a good experience for you and Liam," Eleyn added. "I’m bringing him along as well."

"Liam?" Judge raised an eyebrow. "Mom, Liam can barely sit through an hour of sword practice without complaining that it is boring. How’s he going to handle a family adventure?"

"He does better when it comes to practical," Eleyn said firmly. "This will be a good opportunity for him to see what it means to take responsibility and work as part of a team."

Judge snorted. "Yeah, because nothing says ’teamwork’ like tracking down a missing person with just a few leads and a trail colder than the north’s frost."

"Stop being dramatic," Eleyn said, giving him a pointed look.

Seraphis, meanwhile, was clearly enjoying herself. "I think it’ll be fun. Liam might surprise you. And besides, you’ll have me leading the way. What could go wrong?"

Judge gave her a flat look. "Master, with all due respect, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a sentence more cursed than that."

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Seraphis grinned. "Aw, come on. Where’s your sense of adventure?"

"Buried somewhere under a mountain of common sense," Judge muttered.

Eleyn clapped her hands lightly, signaling the end of the discussion. "It’s settled, then. After Amber’s ceremony, we’ll start this journey together."

Judge sighed, resigning himself to his fate. "Fine. But just so we’re clear, I’m not carrying Liam’s stuff. That’s non-negotiable."

"Noted," Eleyn said with a small smile, though there was a glint in her eye that suggested she had other plans.

Seraphis stretched and headed for the door, pausing to look back at Judge. "Get some rest, kid. You’re gonna need it."

"We are still a week and two days away mind you."

As the door closed behind her, Judge slumped further into the couch, staring at the ceiling like it held the answers to life’s great mysteries.

"Amber gets to attend an entrance ceremony, Liam gets a ’learning experience,’ and I get dragged into this madness. Life’s just fantastic," he grumbled.

Eleyn gave him a knowing look. "Have you ever considered the possibility that you may be less experienced in some regards when compared to Liam? Besides, you’ll manage, you always do."

"Thanks for the overwhelming confidence, Mom," Judge replied, voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Don’t stay up too late," Eleyn said as she left the room. "We’ll be busy when we get to Wistmere."

Judge sat in silence for a moment, then let out a long, exaggerated sigh. "Great."