CHAPTER 271: SEARCH AND PREPARE

To think that someone could take Dominic alone, while leaving him untouched even though they had been so close together it was almost unbelievable.

He thought, What kind of advanced technology could do that?

Then he corrected himself with a bitter laugh, this was a world of magic, not machines.

Here, people didn’t need equipment or devices.

They could do impossible things with invisible forces.

Honestly, Shiao Yi found it unfair, a world where anything could happen, no matter how unreasonable. Still, if magic could truly do anything, then maybe such a thing was possible after all.

Taking a deep breath, he tried to calm his racing heart and began searching for Dominic through telepathy.

Because of their deep connection, Shiao Yi already knew the exact wavelength of Dominic’s mind, the unique pattern of his brain waves was engraved into his consciousness.

No matter how far apart they were, he should always be able to sense him.

But, to his surprise, no matter how far he stretched out his awareness, he couldn’t detect Dominic’s signal.

Was Dominic unconscious?

Even then, Shiao Yi should have been able to catch at least a faint trace of mental activity.

Their link was strong enough to detect even that.

Then a dark thought flickered in his mind and he immediately rejected it.

No. Don’t think that. It couldn’t be.

Dominic wasn’t gone.

He had to be somewhere, somewhere that blocked Shiao Yi’s telepathy.

This world contained barriers, wards, and rare minerals like black agate stone that could interfere with his powers.

He forced himself to stay calm.

Acting on fear or panic would only cloud his judgment.

Shiao Yi clenched his fists and took a slow breath.

He would find Dominic, no matter what it took.

"Dominic. I’ll definitely find you and save you!"

He wasn’t about to let anyone underestimate him, the man who had destroyed more than a thousand enemy bases and never once failed to take down his target.

First, Shiao Yi picked up the clothes that had been tossed aside and put them back on.

Then, he picked up Dominic’s clothes, folding them neatly as he sighed.

Dominic had been taken away without even a sword and not even wearing pants.

They had struck at the exact moment when he was most off guard, most defenseless.

As Shiao Yi imagined Dominic’s confusion and embarrassment, standing there somewhere completely naked another heavy sigh escaped him.

Dominic must be feeling terribly uncomfortable right now.

To make someone as important as Dominic feel that way unforgivable!

No, anyone who saw Dominic like that should have their eyes burned out!

If anyone hurt him or even left the tiniest scratch on him, he would never and ever forgive it.

He quickly packed up the campsite and tied the bags to Dominic’s beloved horse, Marengo. Then, he slung Dominic’s sword that was still attached to its belt across his own back.

"I’m going home for now. Marengo, I’m sorry, but I need you to wait there for me."

While holding Marengo’s bridle, Shiao Yi focused his mind and jumped through space, teleporting straight to his home in the royal capital of Rosalith.

The afternoon sunlight that was filtering through the thick clouds softly lighting the shared courtyard.

Lambard wasn’t home.

He must have gone to the Beaumont estate.

Shiao Yi led Marengo into the stable.

Lambard would take care of the horse once he returned.

But Shiao Yi was too restless to wait or even think about rest.

Right now, every second counted even tending to Marengo felt like wasting time.

"I’ll bring Dominic back safely. Wait for us."

Shiao Yi spoke softly to Marengo.

Since he was also using telepathy, the horse understood his words and gave a low encouraging snort.

Marengo must be terribly worried too, yet he still stood calm and loyal. He’s truly intelligent and dependable horse.

From there, Shiao Yi teleported directly into the room he shared with Dominic.

In the corner stood a wooden storage chest.

He opened its lid.

Inside were various small tools he had made as a hobby.

He took off the clothes he was wearing and put on a black outfit he had made himself.

The tight and body fitting black clothes covered him completely.

It has long sleeves, long pants, and a high collar that could be pulled up to cover his nose with a thin layer of cloth.

He tied a black bandana around his head and slipped on black boots.

From head to toe, he was all in black, ready to disappear into the darkness.

Around his waist, he fastened a multipurpose belt.

Into one of the belt’s compartments, he placed a bundle of sharp five centimeter metal needles.

They weren’t powerful weapons on their own, but when controlled with telekinesis and aimed precisely, they could be extremely effective.

He also hid several small throwing daggers in the belt.

The needle gun he once relied on was gone, but these tools would serve as replacements.

He silently thanked Lambard, who had taught him how to throw knives properly.

Next, he took out a small iron box that was tightly locked.

Inside was a pouch containing several flat, round balls about three centimeters across.

He divided them into smaller groups and hid them in secret pockets on his belt.

These were modified TNT bombs.

They had no built-in detonators, his telekinesis would serve that purpose.

They were one of his favorite tools from the past.

Of course, the ones he used back then had been much larger, far more powerful, and dangerously unstable.

Everything he did now showed his determination.

He was preparing for a real fight.

He would not hesitate to kill if necessary.

No matter what it took, Shiao Yi was resolved to save Dominic.

He closed the lid of the chest and locked it again.

Then, over his black clothing, he put on the travel outfit he had taken off earlier.

It was an ordinary brown jacket and trousers that wouldn’t attract attention.