---- Chapter 8 The Curse Is Gone My dad had arrived in Terak ahead of us and had arranged for someone to pick us up from the airport. "You've definitely been set up, Matthew. I've asked around, and no one has heard of this kind of spell. Then, a businessman told me that he knows a master who understands these things. We'll meet him tomorrow to find out more," he said. Inodded silently, thinking that there was no need to rush. When we reached the hotel, there were only a few hours left until dawn. I started scrolling through short videos. Just then, a music blogger I followed posted a new video. When I clicked on it, it turned out to be an expose about Lucas. The blogger claimed that Lucas was not a student at a prestigious international music academy but attended a diploma mill where anyone could get in by paying. "T took a close look at his social media. He hasn't posted anything related to music and only follows a ---- bunch of rich kids who flaunt their lavish lifestyles. I suspect that his so-called original songs are plagiarized!" The video had barely been up for long when thousands of comments poured in. "T told you guys that he's a fraud, but no one believed me!" "I'm his former high school classmate. He used to smoke and fight a lot. He didn't even score high enough to get into a regular college, and he knows nothing about music theory. Who would have thought he could become a genius in the entertainment industry?" I became so engrossed in the comments that I lost track of time. I only realized it was already bright outside when someone knocked on my door. My dad entered the room with a man dressed in white with tattoos all over his face. The man scanned me from head to toe before his gaze landed on the ring on my right hand. ---- He spoke a few words in Teraknese, and the translator conveyed, "Where did you get this ring, Mr. Matthew? " "My ex-girlfriend gave it to me. Is there a problem?" I instinctively twisted the ring on my index finger. Even after breaking up, I had never thought about taking it off since I had gotten used to wearing it. The master took out a necklace and circled it around my ring a few times. Soon, the gem on the necklace gradually changed from red to black. My dad's face turned pale immediately. "Is there something wicked in there? Please help my son. I'll give you anything you want!" The master muttered something to the translator. "This ring is made from a bone of a dead child. What Mr. Matthew has is just a fragment. The main body is elsewhere. The fragment is constantly with Mr. Matthew, so it absorbs his thoughts and transfers them back to the main body. Eventually, he won't have control over his thoughts anymore and may ---- become a puppet, which will put his life in danger." Winnie gave me this ring last Valentine's Day. She said she made it herself and told me to never take it off. However, she always had excuses like endorsements or filming to avoid wearing her ring. Only now did I know that her ring was no longer in her possession but with Lucas. My mom was in tears. She was about to kneel before the master, but I stopped her from doing so. "Please save my son!" The master reached out his hand to me, and I gave him the ring. "Don't worry, Mr. Matthew. The master will chant for half a month to help remove the evil energy. All you have to do is stay indoors for two weeks and recite this scripture five times a day. Then, everything will be fine." My parents thanked the master as he waved his hand and left without looking back. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!