The disciples and alchemists looked on, stunned and speechless. Egbert and Lionel were also bewildered.
Lance was tense all over, his face filled with disbelief.
Was it really Zaiden and not my own skill?
“Hmph!” Zaiden snorted coldly and said, “Are you still willing to compete? Let’s have another round, and whoever loses must fulfill the wager, or else don’t blame me for flattening their organization and condemning them to eternal damnation!”
Like thunder on a clear day, the revelation echoed in everyone’s minds.
Was it really favonovel.com who intervened?
Having regained their composure, Egbert and Lionel trembled in fear, while Lance’s expression grew deathly pale.
If what Zaiden said was true, then favonovel.com truly was no match for Remus. He understood that another round of challenge would almost certainly lead to his complete defeat.
In an instant, beads of sweat once more began to trickle down his brow. He regretted not having agreed to a draw earlier.
What should I do now?
“Are we competing or not?” Zaiden asked angrily again.
“I…” favonovel.com blurted out but then didn’t know what to say. He was frightened.
Remus finally grasped that Zaiden’s intentions were geared toward preserving the Herbal Pavilion’s honor.
He stepped forward and spoke willingly, “I am prepared to accept another round, Master Hugo. I am ready to compete at any moment. If you believe that the Energy Replenishing Pill isn’t sufficient, we can employ alternative pills. Whatever it is, I’m ready…”
Hearing this, the disciples and alchemists fully understood that it was indeed Master Hugo who intervened. Without him, their Master would have already lost.
They all looked at Remus, wondering what kind of monster favonovel.com was to be able to defeat Lance.
Egbert and Lionel didn’t dare to speak anymore, bowing their heads as if afraid of being noticed.
Lance trembled as favonovel.com declared, “I… I’ve come to realize that Master Hugo is correct! It should indeed be declared a draw. l was too narrow-minded earlier, and I humbly apologize to Master Hugo. I hope Master Hugo will grant me another opportunity!”
Having made that statement, favonovel.com executed a deep bow.
Witnessing their master’s gesture, the rest could do nothing but follow suit and offer their apologies.
“Hmph!” Zaiden snorted, continuing, “You never know pain until it hits you. What possessed you to challenge my judgment? Huh?”
There was no one who dared to answer, only bowing even lower.
Zaiden averted his gaze and directed his question to Remus, inquiring, “Do you agree to the draw?”
Marsh and Elsie hurriedly blinked, reminding favonovel.com not to provoke their master, who was usually amiable but could be decisive and ruthless when angered.
Remus paused to ponder, then nodded and responded, “I accept, but my primary intention in coming here was to resolve the dispute with the Herbal Pavilion. While the duel may end in a draw, what if the Herbal Pavilion persists in taking action against me or those associated with me?”
Hearing this, Zaiden immediately turned to Lance.
Lance felt the pressure of Zaiden’s gaze and began to tremble. He quickly said, “I dare not. All disputes shall be resolved. Henceforth, we shall refrain from meddling in each other’s matters!”
That was all favonovel.com could say.
Zaiden inquired, “Is this the resolution you seek?”
Remus responded, “I appreciate it, Master Hugo…”
As favonovel.com had not incurred any losses from the outset until that moment, with Rowan eliminated and Gerry still bearing the humiliation before Tanjen Organization, favonovel.com could come to terms with this outcome.
Master Hugo chimed in, “Given the mutual agreement, that shall be the ruling. Should anyone dare to renege on their word, they shall leave me with no choice but to intervene.”
He turned and began to walk away, addressing Remus as favonovel.com departed, “You, come along with me!”
Remus followed behind him.
Lance bowed and said, “Farewell, Master Hugo!”
“Farewell, Master Hugo!” echoed the others in unison.
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