Life After Prison by Silencieux novel Chapter 1999

Surprised by what he heard, Severin soared up from his chair and flew out of Pearl Light Isle as soon as he heard Emery's voice echoing outside the island.

As he stepped out of the island's protective formation, Severin's attention was drawn to the sight of a captivating woman. Her graceful figure was clothed in a pure white robe that complemented her peachy face. Like a flower unsullied by the soil that it grows on, she emanated a prominent and serene aura that captivated anyone.

Severin stood suspended in the air upon seeing Emery. He gazed at her and suggested, "Let's call off the bet we made, Emery. It's not something that we ought to be taking too seriously."

Having won the tournament against Emery and obtained the Pristine Spirit Pill and its recipe, Severin faced much animosity from Daniella, who tended to be very protective of her student. To avoid any potential conflicts, Severin decided to forgo Emery's unfulfilled part of the bet.

Emery, however, seemed offended by his suggestion. She clenched her jaw and shot him an angry glare as she pouted. "What are you implying? Do I look like a sore loser to you?"

During the two months, her defeat to Severin became a source of trauma and nightmares, thus hindering Emery's progress. It was only later that she heard about Severin reaching the seventh floor of the Alchemy Tower, and that was when she was finally able to let go of her arrogance. Even Celeste was unable to reach the seventh floor, so Severin's ability to achieve that feat could only mean that his talent surpassed everyone—even Celeste.

When Daniella returned to the Sixth Mountain, she could only sigh when she saw Emery's breakdown.