Chapter 900

Dustin sat across the circular table, his gaze fixed upon Nikki Horst, a moment of shock etched across his face.

He wore an expression of astonishment, his features mirroring disbelief.

It was hard for him to fathom that the person who had administered the potion was none other than Nikki Horst.

“Is it really you? How could it possibly be you?!”

Cornelius’s eyes widened, his emotions oscillating between shock, bewilderment, and an underlying anger.

Never had he anticipated that Nikki Horst, who had been treated with kindness by Dustin, would be revealed as a traitor.

“Apologies… I’m so sorry…”

Confronted with the inquiries, Nikki Horst’s eyes darted away, her countenance heavy with guilt.

She dared not even lift her gaze.

“Why?”

Dustin’s incredulity was palpable, three simple words escaping his lips with effort.

held the place of a younger sister due to Nelson’s association, and he had endeavored to put her well-being above all

hardship to journey to the Jade Maid Palace to extricate her from

dreams had he conceived that his tireless efforts would be met

They’re my family. I had no

Horst’s head shook, her voice strained

will, nor could she dare to confront the Jade Girl

fail to grasp why you persist, despite the generosity of the Jade Maiden Palace towards you. Why do you continue

His confusion was genuine.

fathom why Nikki Horst clung tenaciously to her loyalty and continued

“I… I…”

to speak, but

head, settling into silence. “Young man,

sneered, her tone laced with derision. “Nikki Horst is my apprentice, hailing from the Jade Maid Palace. Naturally, she owes me allegiance. If blame is to be laid, it falls squarely

asked you to

of agreement erupted from the Jade Girl Palace

seemed to revel in their perceived triumph, as if they’d emerged

invested my heart and soul into someone I’d

by their experiences. Nelson’s unwavering loyalty and affection didn’t extend universally, as

the Jade Girl Palace and its inhabitants had skewed

efforts on Nikki Horst’s behalf would eventually awaken her to

far removed from

that had discarded her like an afterthought, she’d

a display of ingratitude sent shivers down

wish to survive, hand over the Jade Girl

the Jade Girl

presenting a small book, almost seeking

was the Jade Girl Scripture Dustin had given her during their earlier meal, each

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