Chapter 529: Albert Sitwell’s Methods
The small secret room was sparsely furnished, with only a few red candles hanging on the surrounding walls. The flickering flames cast a dim light, shrouding the entire room in a heavy atmosphere.
It was cold. Compared to the straw hut above, the underground secret room was even colder. The chill was so intense that Sean had to silently summon a wisp of energy to protect himself from the bone-chilling cold.
Taking advantage of the candlelight, Sean glanced around the secret room. In the center of the room, there was a Fire Jade coffin, about two meters long and one meter wide. The jade glowed with a terrifying blood-red color, and the bone-chilling aura radiated from within the coffin.
It was obvious that Amy Colossal must be lying inside the Fire Jade coffin!
The Grand Master of North Kingdom walked straight to the Fire Jade coffin. He took a deep breath and pushed open the lid, gesturing, “Mr. Great, this is my daughter, Amy Colossal!”
To be honest, this scene was somewhat unexpected to Sean. Amy Colossal was still alive, and yet she had been placed inside the coffin.
Sean took a few steps forward and stood next to the Grand Master of North Kingdom. He lowered his head and glanced into the Fire Jade coffin. And in that moment, a breathtaking figure appeared before his eyes.
She was beautiful. Even in Sean’s eyes, Amy Colossal lying peacefully in the Fire Jade coffin was undeniably a stunning beauty. With delicate features and fair skin, she possessed unparalleled charm and beauty.
She lay there motionless, her eyes closed, her cheeks flushed. The slight curve of her lips formed an elegant smile, frozen in that moment before she fell into a deep slumber. It seemed as if she had not experienced any pain before losing consciousness, leaving her expression frozen in that beautiful smile.
Looking at her was irresistibly captivating and heart-wrenching. Seeing Amy Colossal lying there, Sean suddenly thought of Cecilia, who was still in the Hill of Swords. They were similar in their youthfulness and beauty, both lying unconscious in such a manner, waiting for Sean to rescue them.
For the sake of rescuing Cecilia, Sean had infiltrated North Kingdom alone, approaching the Hall of Jade and risking his life to obtain the Phoenix gallbladder.
And wasn’t the Grand Master of North Kingdom doing the same?
For the sake of rescuing Amy Colossal, the Grand Master of North Kingdom was willing to sacrifice his own life.
From this perspective, Sean and the Grand Master of North Kingdom had many similarities. Similar circumstances, similar choices. They were both willing to pay any price to save the person they cared about.
A tear suddenly fell, landing on the edge of the Fire Jade coffin. Immediately, a sizzling sound accompanied the evaporation of the tear, leaving no trace.
The Fire Jade coffin was like a red-hot furnace, with an astonishing temperature inside.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
“This…” Sean’s pupils constricted as he looked at the tearful Grand Master of North Kingdom, his voice filled with suspicion. “Grand Master, what does this mean?”
Sean had some knowledge of Fire Jade. Its red color resembled fire, but it was not real fire. According to common sense, a tear should not have caused such a reaction.
Obviously, the situation before him did not conform to common sense.
Raising his head, the Grand Master of North Kingdom moved his gaze away from Amy Colossal. After a moment, he stopped his tears and said, a little hoarsely, “Mr. Great, I believe you have guessed. Yes, this is not an ordinary Fire Jade coffin but a formation enhanced to become a Fire Jade furnace. It is used to withstand the bone-chilling aura within my daughter’s core.”
“This formation was set up by Albert Sitwell.”
“As long as the formation is intact, my daughter will be safe inside the Fire Jade coffin. But if she were to leave the coffin without the protection of the formation, even for a moment, it would be an instant death sentence.”
“Ten deaths with no hope of survival.”
“No chance of survival!”
“That’s why I’ve been staying in Buddha Academy all this time, never daring to leave for even a moment. Let alone trying to escape North Kingdom with her. It would be a road to certain death!”
“I understand.” Hearing the Grand Master of North Kingdom’s words, Sean finally understood.
It was rumored that the Grand Master of North Kingdom and Albert Sitwell had an unusual relationship. Wherever the Grand Master of North Kingdom appeared, it was as if the emperor himself had arrived. However, the word “like” created an insurmountable gap between the Grand Master of North Kingdom and Albert Sitwell.
After all, the emperor was not truly the emperor. North Kingdom only had one ruler: the Emperor.
Albert Sitwell showed great trust in the Grand Master of North Kingdom on the surface, but deep down, he knew very well that Amy Colossal was the Grand Master’s weakness. Therefore, he decisively used her as leverage, utilizing a formation to completely control the Grand Master of North Kingdom. He made it so that the Grand Master could neither leave nor escape. As a result, when the national war ended in defeat, the Grand Master was left to shoulder the blame for that enormous catastrophe, enduring the weight of the world’s criticism.
For the sake of Amy Colossal, the Grand Master of North Kingdom endured, enduring until now.
And now, Sean had become the Grand Master of North Kingdom’s only hope.
“So that’s how it is.” Sean nodded heavily and felt a wave of emotions. Amy Colossal was pitiful, but the real one to be pitied was the Grand Master of North Kingdom. He was a proud bright energy expert, but he was ultimately controlled by another person. He had fallen to such a state. How could one not feel moved and sigh?
“Now…” The Grand Master of North Kingdom asked, “Mr. Great, have you made a decision? Do you want to try or do you want to fight?”
Either try or fight. The Grand Master of North Kingdom only gave Sean two options. There was no third way.
“Let’s give it a try,” Sean agreed decisively.
However, Sean’s reason for agreeing was not because of the Grand Master of North Kingdom’s threats or intimidation. It came from the same courage and responsibility that the Grand Master of North Kingdom and he shared. It came from the similar experiences and circumstances of Amy Colossal and Cecilia.
When you were trapped in dire straits, when your heart was like dead ashes, who wouldn’t want someone to stand up and lend a helping hand?
Sean wanted the same.
Because of his empathy, he extended his hand to help.
“Thank you.” The Grand Master of North Kingdom was slightly surprised. He bent over and bowed deeply to Sean, his slightly hunched body seemingly carrying an indescribable burden.
Sean said, “It’s just a try. There’s no need for such formality, Grand Master. Let me make it clear: I can’t guarantee success, nor am I afraid to fight against you. This is not a transaction.”
“Please, Mr. Great.” The Grand Master of North Kingdom gestured, “I said that in return for your help, I am willing to offer my life. I don’t make empty promises.”
“Very well,” Sean replied without saying much. He lowered his head again and looked at the sleeping Amy Colossal. His face grew increasingly solemn. After a moment, he unbuttoned one of the buttons on Amy Colossal’s clothes and inserted two fingers, gently touching her abdomen. He felt that Amy Colossal’s body was as cold as ice, chilling to the extreme.
Without any hesitation, Sean allowed a wisp of bright energy to flow into Amy Colossal’s body through his fingers, heading directly towards her core. He wanted to see if his bloodline could suppress the bone-chilling aura in Amy Colossal’s core.