Dilemma

As for refining an [Immortal Spirit-Gathering Pill] in the destitute Lower Realm? That was an impossible task.

The Pill's powerful effect of rebuilding and stabilizing spirits made many mighty figures salivate for it. Because, in some situations, having an [Immortal Spirit-Gathering Pill] could spell the difference between life and death.

No matter how mighty a person might be, they would always have some [Immortal Spirit-Gathering Pills] on their person for desperate situtations.

"Master, what exactly is this pill…"

Hiro's complexion couldn't help but change, and a bad premonition rose in his heart as he watched Lyne silently stare at the pill.

Was that pill really so precious?

Deus was indeed a sly bastard!

Not only did he mess with his Master's mind using flowery words, but he also used a precious pill to seduce his Master.

He had to slaughter that bastard!

Lyne had a complicated expression as she explained the pill's rarity and prowess to Hiro.

Hiro couldn't help but clench his fists and grit his teeth in silent as he listened about the wonders of the [Immortal Spirit-Gathering Pill].

The [Immortal Spirit-Gathering Pill] could be said to have more than just powerful effects…it could be called a Heavenly Panacea, and that wouldn't be too much of an overstatement!

What's more? It could help Lyne stabilize her current state and give her enough power to repair her remnant spirit!

"Master, are you really going to use this pill?"

Hiro's eyes reddened, and he asked through gritted teeth with a hoarse voice. He couldn't stand such humiliation! It felt as if he was a beggar and Deus had given him some alms.

But it was indeed a fact that this pill could help his Master suffer less from her crumbling remnant spirit.

He was trapped in a dilemma.

It could be said that he was trapped in a situation where he would be the loser no matter what option he chose.

'Deus! Good, good, good! You are indeed a crafty bastard!'

'I will kill you for sure!'

'I MUST SLAUGHTER YOU!'

Hiro couldn't help but scream in his heart.

"After all, it's Young Lord 's kindness, so…"

Before she could finish her words, Lyne saw Hiro's ugly expression and knew what was wrong.

"Hiro, be honest with me: are you biased against Young Lord ?"

Hiro's eyes widened in disbelief as those words fell into his ears. He vision darkened and the world around him collapsed into rubble.

It means to help someone in their worst times. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Hiro wasn't just biased against Deus — he could hardly wait for a chance to smash Deus and trample him to death!

Hiro's head buzzed as he heard his Master's words.

Were a few words and a pill enough to buy off his Master's favor?

His face couldn't help but distort in pain.

Lyne couldn't comprehend why Hiro hated Deus with such fervor. But she guessed that it might be related to that woman named Helene.

No matter how one looked at the two, Deus was indeed far better than Hiro.

Jealousy was the worst of sins.

In the end, Hiro was just too young. He hadn't even grown up into an adult yet, he was just a teenager. His mind was completely immature, and he only knew how to act on his hot-headed tendencies.

"Hiro, you don't need to envy Young Lord; I believe your future achievements won't be any lower than his…"

Lyne persuaded softly, trying her best to resolve the grudge between the two.

After all, if Deus had really wanted to kill Hiro, he wouldn't have waited until now. Of course, she didn't know of Hiro's status as a Favored Son of Heaven.

If not for that dog-shit Fortune protecting Hiro in secret, Deus would never need to act the way he did and orchestrate such a show before he slapped Hiro to death.

"Young Lord this, Young Lord THAT! If you like him so much, why don't you go to his side then…

"Why take pity on me and stay here?"

Hiro couldn't help but loudly interrupt Lyne through gritted teeth. His eyes had already reddened, and he resembled a wounded beast.

Helene had already abandoned him, and now, even his Master, who was the only one he had left, was thinking well of his enemy!

Hiro couldn't stand this. His hatred and madness were through the roof.

If he was an ordinary person, he would have already spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot. It was only because of Hiro's tempered mind that far exceeded normal humans that he could take such a heavy blow without going insane!

His sudden growl stunned Lyne. She couldn't help but lower her eyes as disappointment clouded her gorgeous, scarlet pupils.

She had never expected such words from Hiro.

Such behavior could no longer be explained by jealousy. He was a complete simpleton.

Hadn't he seen how she had rejected Deus even after he did his best in trying to invite her over to his side?

Did Hiro truly not understand what kind of person she was?

Lyne couldn't help but sigh in heart as a breath full of regret escaped through her lips. How good would it have been if the one who helped her awaken was not Hiro, but Young Lord?

"Hiro, I am definitely going to consume this pill, no matter what you say! Even if Deus has other plans, he probably never thought that I would help you escape from the dungeon."

Lyne continued. It's just that her voice was less soft, and more cold and majestic.

Consuming the [Immortal Spirit-Gathering Pill] could not only ease her current state, but it could also stabilize her spirit and allow her to exert some of her strength.

'Help me escape?'

Is that what Master wanted to do?'

Hiro thought to himself and didn't utter another word. His mind was in a mess, and he needed to calm down.

Still, he could feel deep down in his heart that he had lost something very important to him. It's just that he couldn't put his finger on what that might be.

...

[Ding! You have successfully created a rift between Hiro and his Master! Hiro lost 80 Points of his Devil Value. You received 400 Choas Points!]

Deus couldn't help but smile as he listened to the melodious System prompt.

His mood couldn't be more wonderful.

Everything had followed the path he paved, and in just a few days, Hiro's more than 500 Points of Fortune Value had fallen by half.

Although Hiro was still a head above ordinary people, and it would be hard for others to ever match him, this was definitely the greatest loss he suffered in his entire life.

His heroine surrendered to the villain, and a crack also appeared in his Master's heart…