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 ind.


    As he stepped out of the ind’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 thatplemented 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 Danie, 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


    re


    as she pouted, “What are you implying? Do I look like a sore loser to you?”


    Tears welled up in Emery’s eyes, and her expression was aplex mix of sadness. She had


    considered


    herself a superior alchemist–even to Celeste–and believed that Celeste’s position as fifth core disciple


    would be hers if not for Celeste’s Forest Constitution. Danie’s coddling only fueled her ego even


    more.


    Losing to Severin in the tournament was too big a blow to Emery, and she had struggled to ept the


    oue. I


    Priding herself as the second prodigy among the sect’s alchemists, Emery’s arrogance grew


    particrly because she was backed by the support of a seventh–grade alchemist like Danie. When


    Severin surpassed her name in the rankings, she was not pleased about it and came to Pearl Light Isle


    to issue a


    challenge to Severin.


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    Despite her extensive preparation as well as the advantage she gained from using one of the three


    special cauldrons from the Sixth Mountain, she lost the tournament and spiraled into depression for


    over


    two months.


    During the two months, her defeat to Severin became a source of trauma and nightmares, thus


    hindering Emery’s progress. It was onlyter 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 Danie returned to the Sixth Mountain, she could only sigh when she saw Emery’s breakdown.