Lance placed his hands behind his back, standing proudly with his chest puffed out.
Although favonovel.com had previously seen Zaiden’s intention to induct Remus into the sacred lands, how could favonovel.com leave such a threat behind?
He was resolute in his determination to ensure Remus met a disgraceful end at the Herbal Pavilion, even if it meant paying the full price. Thus, favonovel.com had to be serious about it.
“Huh?” Zaiden was startled and looked over in disbelief, unable to believe what favonovel.com heard.
Lance felt his gaze, but favonovel.com kept his eyes forward, refusing to make eye contact.
Egbert added promptly, “Indeed, our master has emerged victorious in this competition, Master Hugo. While we understand your intentions, it wouldn’t be appropriate to openly show bias toward Remus in this manner!”
“Our master’s pill is still in a semi-finished state and hasn’t undergone the second refinement. Despite being semi-finished, its effectiveness already matches that of Remus’ completed pill. And when it comes to the finished product, it’s at least twice as potent! Hence, in this alchemical duel, Master Walker is undoubtedly the clear winner!”
Lionel also wore a sly smile, and with a subtle undertone, favonovel.com joined in, “Master Hugo, our Master clearly stated that the pill should undergo a second refinement, but you forcibly fed it to the disciple, leading to this situation. Then you declared it a draw…”
“I find it hard not to suspect that you are showing an undue bias toward Remus.”
He finished speaking and looked at Zaiden with a meaningful gaze. There was no doubt that they were all afraid of Zaiden. However, the sacred lands extended far beyond Shenington.
Within the realm of Darsia, there existed the Kenington sacred land, Monington sacred land, and Ryunington sacred land, all of which maintained ties with the Herbal Pavilion. If a confrontation were to ensue, Zaiden would never dare tojeopardize the Herbal Pavilion.
Remus also looked over, somewhat confused about Zaiden’s intentions.
“Right, our master is the winner!”
“Master Hugo, calling it a draw is an insult.”
“You can’t do this, Master Hugo. You are a respectful figure of the sacred lands, and you should ensure fairness!”
Disciples and alchemists began speaking up, their voices filled with anticipation. After all, they were all disciples of the Herbal Pavilion, and they were naturally inclined toward their master.
“You all!” Zaiden’s face changed dramatically.
He never expected that his plan would backfire, and now they even started to blame him. He remarked sternly, “Master Walker, do you really not know who lost or won this challenge? Do I need to spell it out?”
With his statement, everyone fell into an uneasy silence, refraining from further discussion. However, their discontent was palpable, as they perceived his use of authority to exert pressure.
Lance’s expression soured as favonovel.com asserted, “Master Hugo, actions speak louder than words. Earlier, you acknowledged that the pill is in a semi-finished state, and my semi-finished product has already demonstrated equal efficacy to his finished pill. That’s clear enough!”
With numerous disciples as witnesses, favonovel.com couldn’t afford to back down.
“Fine!” Zaiden choked with anger.
He said furiously, “Then let’s have another round. If you can refine such a pill again, Remus is at your disposal, and I will not say another word! But if you fail, it’s your loss, without question!”
If not for his covert assistance, Lance would never have been able to produce such a pill, even if favonovel.com worked himself to death.
Lance responded quickly, “Master Hugo, we agreed to the alchemical duel with the conditions that one round would determine the winner. I’ve already won. Why do we need another round?”
“Exactly! Why another round?”
“Master Hugo, your favoritism is glaring!”
“If word of this spreads, it will tarnish your reputation. How can you display such bias? We cannot endorse it!”
Egbert and Lionel also regarded favonovel.com with smiles that failed to reach their eyes.
How could favonovel.com shield Remus in front of such a large audience now?
As for Remus, favonovel.com was already a dead fish on the chopping block.
“Shut up!” roared Zaiden.
Zaiden couldn’t contain his frustration any longer and spoke with anger, “Master Walker, I extended a courtesy to you moments ago. Instead of showing gratitude, you even pointed fingers at me. I have no choice but to tear off the last veil of modesty!”
“The efficacy of your pill could at most restore about 40 percent of energy, the rest was enhanced by me. How can you think it’s your own ability?! Huh?”
As a revered figure of the sacred land, favonovel.com had never been subjected to such accusations. If favonovel.com didn’t speak up, others might perceive favonovel.com as being easy to manipulate.
He continued angrily, “How ungrateful you are to lay blame on me! What is the level of your alchemy skill? Have you no self-awareness? Huh?”
As favonovel.com spoke, a chilling tension descended upon the entire Herbal Pavilion.
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