"Mr. Faith, you..."Mr. Faith simply offered a gentle wave of his hand, silencing the bewildered Varek.Frederick was overwhelmed by the unexpected gift and blurted out, "Mr. Faith, I can't possibly accept this! It's far too valuable."Mr. Faith's gentle smile grew warmer as he explained, "Material possessions have never held much value for me. The Violet Spirit Vessel has always been a tool for helping others. "I believe you are better suited to wield the Vessel now, young friend. Use it to banish the darkness within you. And perhaps, you can use the Vessel to help others struggling with similar burdens." Mr. Faith grasped Frederick's hands, conveying the weight of his trust.Seeing the resolute determination etched on Mr. Faith's face, Frederick knew he had no choice but to accept the Vessel.The murderous persona within him, coupled with the darkness he'd absorbed from Mr. Faith, was a constant threat. Perhaps the Vessel could offer a glimmer of hope in his darkest moments.
With Varek's level of cultivation, jumping into the sea posed no threat of drowning.A few minutes later, he climbed back onto the cruise, dripping wet and furious. His bare chest was heaving, his clothes were soaked, and his eyes burned with rage toward Frederick. Varek's empty hands confirmed he hadn't found the Violet Spirit Vessel.It wasn't his fault; finding it in the vast ocean was an impossible task."You ungrateful brat! Mr. Faith gave you his most precious possession, and you tossed it into the sea! This is blatant disrespect! I'll kill you for this!" Just as Varek lunged, Mr. Faith snapped out of his shock and stopped him.He turned to Frederick and asked, "Why did you do that? You know how valuable the Violet Spirit Vessel is. It can absorb dark energy and help countless people."Frederick calmly replied, "Indeed, it can. But without the Vessel, do those dark energies simply vanish?"Mr. Faith frowned, not following Frederick's logic."The world won't change beca
Mr. Faith had never imagined that the one who needed salvation most was himself.This realization brought an unprecedented sense of relief as if two immense weights had been lifted from his heart.He could finally focus on other things, no longer bound by the idea that a general must always remain steadfast.As for dark energies, he could address them within his capabilities, without overexertion.With clasped hands, Mr. Faith expressed his gratitude to Frederick. "Thank you, young man. Your words have been more enlightening than decades of studying sacred teachings. Each one was filled with wisdom."He turned to Varek and beckoned him closer. "Varek, there's no need to inform the military to head to the front lines. Come with me back to Valyr City; I need to spend time with my family." Varek readily agreed, casting a grateful look at Frederick.He hadn't expected the young man to be so persuasive, altering Mr. Faith's resolve with just a few words.It was a feat that seemed n
"Please, Mr. Faith. Tell me what happened back then so I can learn who murdered my father," Scarlett pleaded.20 years ago, Draco was a prominent figure in Jenaire City, but he met a sudden and violent end in a restaurant.When Tyger arrived with young Scarlett, they found only Draco's lifeless body, poisoned with parasitic venom. Yet, Draco's face was peaceful and devoid of any trace of pain or anger.Tyger was experienced in such matters, and he deduced that Draco must have encountered Mr. Faith, the Sacred General known for easing the suffering of the deceased. After much investigation, it was confirmed that Mr. Faith had indeed been in Jenaire City during that time. Though Tyger longed to ask about the events of that day, he knew someone of Mr. Faith's stature was not easily accessible.For years, Tyger and Scarlett collected every scrap of information they could about Mr. Faith, learning only that he suffered from chronic ailments. They believed they would never have the c
"I haven't seen these two before," Jacob admitted. Tyger remained optimistic. "With modern technology, we'll find a way to track them down." Jacob nodded in agreement. With enough resources, locating the two men in the drawings was merely a matter of time.The three of them looked at Frederick with profound gratitude. If not for him, they would never have had access to the legendary Sacred General.In a synchronized gesture, all three knelt before Frederick. Startled, Frederick rushed to help them up. "There's no need for this!""Mr. York, we will never forget your kindness. We owe you a great debt of gratitude. In the future, even if it means going through life and death, we will repay your kindness."Frederick understood the importance of loyalty and repayment in their line of work, but such a grand gesture wasn't necessary.He quickly helped them to their feet. As the sky began to brighten, Frederick realized he had been awake all night and was utterly exhausted.He sa
Time seemed to stop as their eyes locked. Vivianne offered a gentle smile, her lips softly grazing Frederick's.To her surprise, Frederick responded with an unexpected passion, overwhelming the inexperienced Vivianne. She felt dizzy and breathless, her mind a blank canvas as he held her tightly. Frederick was typically passive and only occasionally received affection from Vivianne. However, he was acting strangely out of character now.As he grew bolder in his advances, Vivianne understood his intentions. Panicked, she cried out, "Frederick, I'm not ready. We're not married yet. Please, give me two days to prepare." But Frederick seemed deaf to her pleas, his kisses growing more fervent.Suddenly, Vivianne's phone rang.Recognizing her father's name on the screen, she begged, "Frederick, stop! My dad is calling. I need to answer it." Frederick ignored her entirely as if possessed.Vivianne was forced to struggle against him. Amid their struggle, the Violet Spirit Vessel
Frederick's brow furrowed as he pondered, and then his eyes widened with realization. "Did you say your father called to say he had a stomach ache?"Vivianne nodded as her confusion grew. "Yes, but why are you and my dad making such a fuss about it?"Frederick suddenly leaped out of bed. "We need to check on him. He might have been poisoned!"Vivianne's blood ran cold as she remembered the packet of parasitic worm eggs Frederick had given her earlier.He had explained that if her father ingested them, any harmful parasites introduced later would be attacked by these worms, resulting in pain as they battled within his body. She had repeatedly warned her father to alert her immediately if he felt any discomfort so they could investigate who was trying to harm him.Vivianne quickly dressed and jumped out of bed. "Let's go to my dad," she urged.She berated herself for forgetting this crucial detail until Frederick reminded her.They rushed to Theodore's room, where they found h
Vivianne trembled as she wiped away tears. "How... How do we lure him out?"Frederick calmly replied, "Remember how we concealed the fact that four patients were cured? The culprit likely saw they weren't and assumed no one could treat the poison, which is why he struck again. We'll tell the Monroes your father was poisoned and we can't treat him, so he must go to the medical room."When he's there and the poison doesn't kill him, the culprit will panic and strike again. That's when we'll catch him." Vivianne nodded and approved of Frederick's plan. She then turned to her weakened father and said, "Dad, you need to play along for a bit."Writhing in agony from parasitic bites, Theodore could only manage a nod from his bed. A deeply worried Vivianne rushed to get helpTheodore was in the medical room, where doctors examined him thoroughly. Despite finding no obvious issues, his extreme weakness was undeniable, leaving the medical team perplexed.The illness was a baffling mys