Ace sighed faintly as he looked at Eva, who seemed gleeful.
However, he knew she might be talking about all of this as if it wasnât a big deal, but it wasnât the truth. Just the part about gathering the souls of Abyssal Devils to complete a single Soul Bloodline was perilous.
After all, the Abyssal Devils were one of the three rulers of the Evernight Council, and hunting them was like provoking a hornet nest. So, Ace can only imagine how much risk Eva had taken in her endeavor to grant the three thief acolytes Abyssal Devil bloodlines.
Nonetheless, he wonât point it out or say anything irrelevant to hurt her pride and look down on her efforts. He will remember everything in his heart and do his best to support her and complete any wish she has for her husband.
As if sensing Aceâs emotions, Eva smiled tenderly before she changed the topic and said it out loud, "Alright, enough of chit-chat. Open the Thief House, my Abyssal Thief Acolytes should meet with others since they will be working together in our upcoming undertaking.
"Furthermore, you havenât been inside for almost two days, but itâs pretty lively after the others came back. Especially âFacelessâ, who brought quite an interesting character back." Eva smiled mysteriously at Ace.
Ace was also astounded and couldnât help but show a doubtful expression. But as Eva said, he hadnât been inside the Thiefâs House ever since he started the Pickpocket incident back in the Runic Forge City, and then was forced to confront Damien!
The three thief acolytesâ ears also perked up when they heard âThiefâs Houseâ, and no matter how they felt about Ace, they had already been briefed about the Thief House by Eva. She had to reveal some secrets to make them loyal and willing.
Thatâs why they knew the Thiefâs House was filled with mystical facilities, even the legendary âTime Accelerationâ was available within the Thiefâs House.
Ace didnât refute Evaâs statement either, as he was already in the Abyss of Wandering Souls, and they really needed to discuss their plans to move forward with the Abyss Mission Series.
Moreover, the system has already put a âMission Hintâ up for purchase, and he needed to discuss it with House Members and Eva before planning the mission.
"Alright, letâs go inside and discuss it. Furthermore, you need to properly introduce the Abyss of Wandering Souls and the territory of the Evernight Council now." Ace stated and then activated the entrance to the Thiefâs House in the underground chamber of the Evil Villa.
The moment the ethereal gateway of the Thiefâs House appeared, Eva beckoned the three acolytes, who were watching the gate with different emotions, mostly astonishment.
She also used spirit transmission to send a secret order, which she didnât want Ace to hear,
"Alright, you three moved in and behave well. Donât lose my face in front of everyone, especially in front of a âSilver-Head Vixenâ!"
The three acolytes were startled as they looked at the smiling Eva with confusion, but they could sense the hidden warning behind her smile, and they didnât dare to disregard her words.
Ace also noticed these vague changes, but he didnât know what was going on, so he didnât pay any attention to them and walked into the Thiefâs House, for his interest was piqued after what Eva just said.
The moment Ace entered the main hall, he was greeted by a dazzling sight of beauties sitting around the huge table in the center, who seemed to be chatting with each other.
Ace was flabbergasted when he saw so many new faces, and thought he had come to the wrong place.
After all, Ace was used to seeing only three or a maximum of six people within the Thiefâs House normally, but now, including Evaâs Thief Acolytes, there were more than fifteen.
Furthermore, except for Thomas, who was standing in a far corner, minding his own business, and Cyrus, who was doing something on the table, everyone else was a woman.
âNo wonder, Eva said it was lively...those new faces should be Thief Acolytes recruited by Freya, Winter, and Noa...â
Ace guessed since he knew the House Members wonât bring just anyone here.
When Livia, Riana, and Sofia entered the Thiefâs House, their expression also changed when they saw so many people.
Whatâs more, the atmosphere in the Thiefâs House startled them because, despite the missing Abyssal Spirit Qi, they didnât feel discomfort; on the contrary, they felt this place was even more suitable for cultivation!
"Oh...big bro is here!" Cyrus suddenly exclaimed out loud since he was the first one to sense Aceâs arrival.
Thereafter, Noa, Winter, and Freya, followed by the others, were all startled before they quickly looked towards Aceâs direction, and the chattering abruptly stopped. Thomas also moved his head towards Aceâs direction.
Ace felt slightly uncomfortable when so many eyes were locked on him, but he didnât show it as he impassively walked towards the main empty seat. Eva smiled faintly while she closely followed behind, and the three acolytes glanced at each other before they silently followed behind Eva.
The House Members, Thomas, Lillian, Aliya, and little Leah, who knew Ace, showed momentary surprise before returning to normal. However, the newcomers were stunned and displayed different expressions, mostly one of apprehension and curiosity.
They all could guess that this mysterious hooded figure should be the exclusive leader of their superiors; the valid owner and Leader of the Thief House!
Under everyoneâs eyes, Ace casually took the main seat. At the same time, Eva sat on the first seat at his right-hand side, while Alina was sitting at the first seat at his left-hand side, flashing a hostile glare at Eva and the three acolytes who joined the far end of the table after the House Members.
Thomas also walked over, but he stood behind Noa, who was sitting next to Eva, while looking at Ace with an ambiguous smile as if he were watching a show.
Ace instantly noticed Thomasâs strange look and couldnât help but smile wryly before he looked at everyone.
"Ahem, I guess thereâs a need for an introduction since there are so many newcomers. Letâs go by House Ranks. Iâll start with myself, Iâm Ace, also goes by Sky Stealer. Iâm the House Leader of Thief House."
Everyone nodded towards Ace in greeting, and no one spoke since this was going to be an official meeting, and most of those thief acolytes were also curious about the âHouse Member Rankingsâ. Many of them were excited about their superiors as they wanted to know where their superiors ranked in the Thief House.
Afterward, Ace glanced towards Noa, "Now, Thief Assassin Noa, how about you introduce yourself and your Thief Assassin Acolytes!"