Monster Master: Evidence of the Way

Chapter 354 Failure

Fang Yixing didn't know what Albert was planning, but he was sure of one thing: he had fallen into Albert's hands again this time.

Fang Yixing's original plan was to take Albert's life before he could even notice the situation. However, after missing his target three times in a row, he realized something was amiss.

Not only himself became stronger, but Albert as well.

Could it be that Albert had discovered some new ability? Fang Yixing was unsure and didn't dare to gamble.

What's more, Albert handed Lilith over to him, which seemed very suspicious no matter how you looked at it.

"you are right."

After a brainstorming session, Fang Yixing smiled and said, "As for me, I won't kill innocent people indiscriminately—that would be the same as you. I only have one target for revenge, and your daughter is not one of them."

"very good."

Albert also laughed. "Originally, I was thinking that if you insisted on not listening to my advice, I would just blast you to pieces. Well, that saves a lot of trouble. We can both take a step back."

"..."

Fang Yixing didn't reply. He was playing a silent game with Albert.

Fight... or, escape?

It's so hard to bear to leave in such a cowardly way when it's right in front of me. But if it weren't for this, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to leave today.

Fang Yixing wasn't afraid of death; quite the opposite. If he could die with Albert, he wouldn't begrudge his life. But judging by Albert's performance just now, he couldn't see through what Albert was holding back.

"……it is good."

It didn't take long for Fang Yixing to be defeated. "Albert, just wait and see. Next time, I will kill you with my own hands!"

After saying that, Fang Yixing hugged Lilith and walked into the deeper darkness without looking back.

"..."

After confirming that Fang Yixing had really left, Albert sat down with a sense of relief.

Immediately, Albert's eyes went dark and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Finally I managed to get away with it."

Albert stabilized his expression and seemed to be in great pain.

Just now, if Fang Yixing had been more vicious and insisted on killing him at this moment, he would definitely die here.

Fortunately, Albert deliberately mobilized the full strength of the Imperial Blade, giving Fang Yixing the illusion that he was more than capable, thus temporarily forcing Fang Yixing to retreat.

"Your Majesty is right. This is what is called... 'the price'."

Albert had been prepared, but he hadn't anticipated the backlash would come so suddenly and violently. Although Lilith's insect transformation had been cleared, the price she paid was that upon regaining consciousness, she would descend into madness, with no chance of recovery.

Albert had no choice but to erase most of Lilith's memories. To be on the safe side, he also set a "heart lock" on Lilith.

As a protective mechanism, the "heart lock" cannot be easily opened. Whenever Lilith thinks about the past between Albert and herself, the "heart lock" will be forcibly activated to prevent Lilith from recalling it.

Albert thought that since Lilith had been freed from her insect transformation, she should start a new life with a new attitude.

Clinging to your past is nothing but locking yourself in ruins.

Even someone as powerful as Albert didn't know if Lilith would leave him with any aftereffects. After all, he had been severely affected by Fang Yixing's three shots.

Fang Yixing didn't know that the raw materials he newly prepared for his musket were essentially derived from Albert's Philosopher's Stone.

Of course, Albert would not be affected by it. This was also what Fang Yixing believed, the good fortune that Albert possessed.

Despite this, Albert was still affected and had to abandon his gentle approach and turn to a more wild method to "awaken" Lilith.

As a result, the backlash Albert suffered was even greater.

Albert had been talking nonsense with Fang Yixing to delay time, and even went so far as to fabricate a long and extremely suspicious lie to make Fang Yixing waver in his heart.

Then, while his body was getting a little better, he immediately used his ability to control the blade to create an appearance of invincibility for himself.

Alchemy from outside the world is indeed not something that humans can easily control - Albert thought.

He could clearly feel that his body had become extremely weak, and his ability to control the blade had also weakened a lot.

Albert now only has about one-third of his original strength.

Even worse...

Albert's expression darkened. Under his red cloak, his left hand had turned black and charred, as if it were withered.

He had heard that in some worlds, there was a disease called ALS. Patients were like being frozen, their organs gradually becoming unusable, and eventually they suffocated to death.

Life has its own traces, as Albert realized on the first day of his alchemy studies.

Just like the damage that the Royal Blade can absorb has a limit, one's own life... cannot be extended indefinitely.

At least, in the end, he sent Lilith away. He could now help the Snake Queen complete her ambitions without any scruples.

Thinking of Lilith, Albert felt a pang of guilt.

Previously, he had failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a father. Now, he couldn't even say "I'm sorry" to her in person... Perhaps this was a good thing for her.

Albert had entrusted Lilith to a trustworthy young man... Albert still had doubts about whether this was trustworthy, as he had no memory of such a person.

But at the time, it was a helpless move—Albert couldn't possibly keep Lilith by his side. He knew he was already deeply mired in sin, and he didn't want Lilith to repeat his mistakes. Furthermore, if Lilith saw him, perhaps the "heart lock" would loosen.

He wanted to keep Lilith away from disputes as much as possible - if possible, he would rather let Lilith remain ignorant and live an ordinary but happy life.

He didn't know whether Fang Yixing was trustworthy, but apart from him, there was no one else in the Black Forest.

"..."

After resting for a while, Albert felt better.

After dealing with Lilith's matter, the next step is to follow the instructions of the Snake Queen and seize the meteorite fragments from the Liufang Continent.

Originally, it was not difficult to snatch the meteorite fragments from a group of half-baked people, but Albert did not expect that his situation would become so bad.

No matter what, Her Majesty the Queen must help him realize his long-cherished wish... This is something we have promised.

Thinking of this, Albert stood up. His eyes turned cold again, as if the loving father who was willing to risk everything for his daughter just now did not exist.

“Ugliness does not mean evil, and beauty does not mean happiness.”

After Albert pondered for a moment, he walked in the opposite direction of Fang Yixing and Lilith.