The faces of everyone in the room turned red when they heard this."Why are you barking like a dog? We're embarrassed to be in the same room with an ignorant fool like you!""Exactly! Exactly!"They started shouting at Frederick."What do experts like you propose? If you're equally helpless, how are you different from an ignorant fool like me? What right do you have to kick me out?" Frederick mocked."Who says we're helpless? W-We're only waking for Mr. Campbell to wake up!" they shouted stubbornly.If they admitted they didn’t have a solution, they would be admitting they were no different from Frederick."Oh? No wonder you're experts. You came up with a solution so soon! Why don't you tell me about it? Show an ignorant fool like me what you're capable of."Frederick opened his eyes wide, and pretended to be surprised.Adam's eyes lit up. He seemed lively again.Everyone looked at each other. In the end, the oldest among them began to speak."Since you've asked, I'll bestow
After seeing Lennon wake up, everyone moved close to the bed."Mr. Campbell, this kid was ignorant enough to wake you up. Please don't get upset. Your body can't take it right now.""Yeah. We'll make him leave right away!""Don't worry! We've already come up with solutions that might help you get better!"They all spoke out of turn.Lennon seemed disappointed. In fact, he even blamed himself a little. Did he contribute to Drakonia by guiding these people?"You should all leave. I only need him," he said calmly, sighing. As soon as he said this, the room became completely silent. Everybody was in shock.Did Lennon think Frederick was better than all of them?"Mr. Campbell, just because he woke you up, it doesn't mean he has good medical skills. In reality, it's a display of his incompetence. Those who have worked many years in traditional medicine know that you are in no state to be woken up!" they quickly said.If Frederick really ended up curing Lennon, they would all be hu
The 72 Imperial Needles of Fate originated from the Age of Witchdoctors. The legacy was lost with the arrival of the modern era.Although members of the royal family still had access to the 72 Imperial Needles of Fate, the royal family had already lost its former glory. None of them could understand the true essence of the 72 Imperial Needles of Fate.They only understood the 72 Imperial Needles of Fate to the extent as recorded in ancient classics and through introduction by members of the royal family.Everyone was surprised to see Frederick using it.They could identify it right away, because the 72 Imperial Needles of Fate was accompanied by a majestic murmur and the aura of kingship.Right then, the mysterious and ancient-sounding murmur in the room came from all around them.Frederick seemed to manipulate the aura of kingship with ease. Everybody had to give him credit for it.According to myths, the 72 Imperial Needles of Fate was capable of contending against fate and su
"Don't ever claim to be my student out there! I wish you all the best."With that, Lennon waved his hand.Everybody opened their mouths as if they had something to say, but nobody dared to speak when they saw his closed eyes. They silently left the room."Grandpa, they're gone." Adam said softly next to Lennon’s bed, closing the door. Lennon nodded a little, and opened his eyes again."Frederick, the only worry I have has to do with this child."Lennon picked up Adam's hand, and spoke to Frederick.Adam was already over thirty."Grandpa, I have a family and a career. Why are you still worried about me?"Adam's eyes filled with tears when he heard what Lennon said. He forced a smile upon his face."A family and a career? You only managed to land a job in the Traditional Medicine Association because they respect me. Once I'm gone, who will still care?"Lennon glared at Adam, and scolded him without mercy."All my life, I've always been impartial. In the end, I still can't he
"Alright, you can see me off here. We'll meet again tomorrow," Frederick said with a smile after Adam walked him to the entrance.The Savant Arts Tournament held by Medisphere Pharmaceuticals was taking place the day after tomorrow. Frederick had already booked a flight for himself and Adam to return to Mirage City tomorrow."Take care and stay safe, Mr. Lester. See you tomorrow."Lennon initially wanted Frederick to spend the night there, but Frederick turned him down by saying he had other things to deal with.Frederick waved at Adam, and walked into an alley.After making a turn into a dark alley, Frederick's gaze turned dull. He looked down a little."Come out," he said casually.A dark figure appeared out of the shadows. "When did you notice me?"The figure was short, and had a weird accent."I noticed you ever since I arrived at the Campbells' residence. Skuira's ninjutsu is like a circus trick to me," Frederick snorted in disdain."How dare you insult Skuira's amazing
Thomas’s resolve was completely shattered.In Skuira, he was a revered advanced ninja, respected by thousands. Escape Art and Seven Deadly Darts were his proudest skills. Yet, none of it held up before Frederick!Did this mean everything Frederick had said was true?“What is this teleportation ability, exactly?” Thomas stared at Frederick, struggling to speak.“What? Do you thieves still want to steal even at death’s door? But with your inferior genes, I doubt you could steal anything even if we handed you our best secrets. Let me show you something to make you fully understand just how unworthy Skuira Ninjutsu is.”Before Thomas could react, Frederick took a single step and disappeared.Thomas was stunned.This movement felt similar to the Escape Art he had mastered, but despite his profound knowledge of it, he couldn’t even sense where Frederick had gone.“I’m right here.” Frederick’s voice echoed from above.Thomas instinctively looked up, and his eyes widened in shock.
This was one of the more basic Ninjutsu techniques—Water Escape. However, its potential was immense. To reach Thomas’s level of mastery, where he could cast it instantly at will, would typically take decades of training. In that sense, he could be considered a rare genius; after all, he was only around thirty years old. Still, every technique has its limits. No matter how talented Thomas was, there was only so much he could do with it.Yet, Thomas was still full of pride despite having a narrow outlook.He raced through the sewers, not even aware of where he was headed. Soon, he emerged in a stream flowing along the underground channels. He came out of the water in his human form, and laughed out loud.“Arrogant and foolish Drakonians! Your teleportation ability is nothing special! I barely had to lift a finger to fool you!” he sneered with contempt.He hurried back to Mirage City, as Regina Alderidge was waiting for him to report.Just thinking about that woman sent a shi
"What is it? Is there anything you couldn't tell me?" Regina narrowed her eyes as her tone turned cold. Thomas trembled, and quickly recounted his entire encounter with Frederick in detail."What did he do after entering the Campbells' estate?" Regina frowned, asking further."I don't know. As soon as he approached the Campbells, I sensed how powerful he was. I was afraid he'd notice me, so I observed from afar, but he still found me," Thomas lowered his head, feeling a bit ashamed."But don’t worry, once Soul Absorption is cast, there's no way to reverse it. That old fart is absolutely beyond saving!" he hurriedly reassured Regina."So, Drakonia has someone this powerful," Regina muttered while being lost in thought. Just then, there was a knock at the door.Regina was surprised. Only a few of her trusted subordinates knew where she stayed, and no one would dare disturb her without her calling for them at this hour."Go and see who it is. Kill them if it's someone you don't