Chapter 611: Competent Heir (2/2)
”It took everything in my power to stop it.” The Sect Master replied, ”Thankfully I made some recent breakthrough and raised my strength. I had to sacrifice an arm but in the end of it all, I still managed to repel the attack.”
”However, as you can see...” Alwina glanced at the severed arm and sighed lightly, ”Had we been late on severing that infected arm, my husband would've been the Devil Emperor's puppet already.”
Raven and the War Gods felt really frustrated about this situation. Thankfully, they returned now and Raven could even flush out the infection and re-connect the severed arm. Had they been late for even one more day, they couldn't even imagine what could've happened.
'Really, had we not arrive today, then Senior Brother would've been in a more delicate state. The 'Will' of that damned prisoner is extremely strong. Even though the arm was severed, some of the corruption remained on the severed stump that are still connected to his body. Give it time and that corruption will spread until it reaches the point where it could influence Senior Brother's mind. That would've been the worst case scenario.'
”I'm guessing Elder Flame is currently working overtime to monitor the damned Prisoner.” Raven commented, earning a nod from the Sect Master.
”Elder Flame had increased the security, and it's taking all he got to confine the Devil Emperor, the other 'Keepers' were also working with him so that this incident doesn't occur again. I would've asked for Elder Flame's help to cure the corruption but it's too risky.” The Sect Master replied.
”...and the Cleansing Flames we left on the Chapels are nowhere near strong enough to suppress the spread of corruption. So you decided to sever the arm instead and leave the rest up to fate.” Raven completed the Sect Master's statement. ”That was lame. You easily gave up just like that? I'll have you know that if your 'Will' was that weak then the Devil Emperor will really make you it's puppet.”
”I know. I know. That's my bad.” The Sect Master mirthlessly smiled. ”I got a little complacent since I know there's someone who's even more capable that I am that will inherit my place.”
”Thanks for the compliment but it is way too early for me to replace you.” Raven snorted. ”Don't go thinking that you can escape your responsibilities that easy. I'll have you know that even if you turn into a mindless puppet, I can pull you back to reality and make you sit on the damn throne once more. So don't go thinking that you can escape that easily.”
”Geez, you are ruthless you know?” The Sect Master smiled wryly while Raven simply snorted.
Of course their whole exchange was just to ease up the somber atmosphere around. Though, the Sect Master didn't doubt Raven's words even for a second. If Raven said he could do it, then he could. Period.
”Anyways, we're back.” Raven stated, ”Give me some time and I'll think of a way to prevent that damn Prisoner from making too much ruckus. I'll also solve the unrest of the disciples since they're still afraid of what they just witnessed.”
”Mn!” The Sect Master nodded, smiling brightly as he said: ”Having a competent Heir feels pretty cool. I could feel my burdens getting lighter.”
”I just wish that mine is as competent as yours.” The Grand Elder commented from the side.
”Well, if he's not then I'll make him one.” Raven replied. ”If they're not willing then they can screw the hell off.”
”Bwahaha! Right! We have no use for incompetent fools here!” The Grand Elder said, feeling really pleased.
”By the way...how's your journey? What did you encounter at the Peak of Mount Olympus?” The Sect Master asked.
”Ugh...” Raven groaned, causing the Sect Master to feel puzzled and the War Gods to smile wryly.
Henry took initiative to speak: ”The journey was arduous. The climate is incredibly unforgiving and switches without any warnings. The trials were just as hard if not harder. We're really lucky to have Raven accompanying us. Without him, we for sure wouldn't be able to go very far due to our horrible luck.”
”Yeah. He supported us all the way and quite practically carried us all the way to the top.” Theo stated.
”It's thanks to him that we remained in our peak conditions all the time to clear the trials. The ever-changing and unforgiving climate was rendered completely useless by him.” Charles added.
”It's because he's there that we reached the top and got a lot stronger compared before.” Logan stated.
”Is that so?” The Sect Master raised a brow and looked at his heir, ”Then why are you so grumpy about it?”
”Because I was conned!”