Chapter 129

When Sebastian saw this, he said impassively, "Please get up, Mr. Tuffin. Have some tea. It's calming."

Howard got up when he heard this. He picked up the teacup from the table and downed it in one gulp.

Once he'd had the cup of tea, the hot sensation and nervousness he'd been feeling disappeared at once.

Then Sebastian took out the protective charm he'd drawn and handed it to Howard. He said, "Keep this protective charm with you at all times. It'll keep you safe."

"Protective charm? Is it useful?" Howard took the protective charm, his expression changing.

Sebastian explained, "If you trust me, Mr. Tuffin, then take it with you wherever you go. If you don't believe me, then take this brocade box back."

When he heard this, Howard hurriedly smiled humbly and said, "Of course I believe you, Dr. Ballard! I'll get going, then."

Sebastian nodded and watched Howard leave. Then he said, "Mr. Tuffin, for the next few days, you'd better stay in Steinberg. Your ophryon is looking rather d