Chapter 60: Purification of Marrow

In the villa's garden, the night was as dark as ink, studded with scattered stars. The medicinal bath in the wooden tubs had gradually turned pale. Most of the potency had already been absorbed. Under the effect of the bath, the strength of the hundred Flower Society members had risen sharply. "That's enough. We're done here." Pierce Looske's voice rang out beneath the night sky, carrying a note of quiet satisfaction. One hundred women rose from their tubs. Steam curled from their bodies. After...