章節 1839: Private Conversation

This battle was rather therapeutic after his traumatic experience against the Gatekeeper. It reminded him that the Gatekeeper was an aberrant among aberrants. It also reminded me that he was strong.

The result was decisive. The Silas Clan watched the Mindforgers haul the unconscious Awakened Bodyforger chosen to test Rui's full power, shocked at how quickly and decisively the battle had been won by him.

"Have her mother tend to her wounds."

"Wrap her up in Velmin Leaves; it will hasten her recovery."

"To think she would lose so decisively…"

It was difficult to accept, but a victory was a victory.

Once Senior Huldah had been tended to, the Silas Council returned their attention to Rui. 

Their eyes flashed with various different emotions. Admiration, respect, reluctance, and even amicability.

Yet there was also another emotion that lurked underneath.

Greed.