Serene Glow was unscathed, looking completely unharmed. She quietly watched Serum, who was almost completely corroded in Black Classic's hands, and said slowly, “You should know that I can kill him. Allowing you to take him away is already my limit.”
Serene Glow did not make a move, her gaze fixed on Black Classic. The radiant light on Black Classic, akin to a sanctuary, made Serene Glow vaguely see “hope,” and therefore, at that moment, she ceased her actions, allowing Black Classic to take Serum away from the Mist.
Her goal was clear: to make Serum willingly concede.
Black Classic looked at Serum in his arms and sighed softly, “You need to make a choice now.”
To everyone, Black Classic's words seemed like he was persuading Serum to give up the match. But in fact, that was not the case.
Sabo shook his head in the judge's seat, sighing, “Why persist? You should have listened to the Book Spirit's advice and conceded earlier, there was no need for it to end so tragically.”
After speaking, Sabo looked towards Angel, “You and Serum are close, what do you think?”
Angel: “Actually, you're mistaken.”
I'm wrong? Sabo looked at Angel, puzzled.
“Before the match, it was Serum who advocated for conceding. It was the Book Spirit who persuaded him not to,” Angel slowly explained. Therefore, what Sabo mentioned about listening to the Book Spirit was inherently incorrect.
In fact, after watching the match between Serene Glow and Si Man yesterday, Serum wanted to fight earnestly, and Black Classic suggested he concede.
But then, the situation suddenly reversed; Black Classic suggested Serum fight earnestly, while Serum wanted to concede.
The reason lies in the strategy suggested by Angel and Black Classic after consultation, “Black Classic balances the scales, laws replayed.”
This phrase actually refers to a powerful skill, it can also be seen as a strategic move.
This move itself poses no harm to Serum but is closely related to Black Classic's future.
It is a risky move that might plunge Black Classic into an endless abyss, but it could also be a move brimming with infinite possibilities.
The move has been presented before Serum since Black Classic's advent, but he always wanted to maintain balance, never touching it.
Maintaining balance only wastes time without progress.
Black Classic actually wanted to break the balance because only then could the deadlock be broken, allowing for variances. Even if the outcome was not ideal, Black Classic was willing to take the risk.
However, Serum, the one who makes the moves, wouldn't touch it.
Do not be misled by the frequent bickering between Serum and Black Classic; what Serum least wants to lose is Black Classic.
Serum is harsh on himself, willing to risk the slim chance to fuse with the Azure Bloodline, but he cannot bear to risk Black Classic.
This bond caused Serum to be stuck. Black Classic had no choice but to cooperate with Serum, not bringing it up anymore.
Yesterday, due to Angel's presence, Black Classic mentioned this possibility, hoping Serum would consider Angel's advice.
Black Classic didn't know what choice Serum would make, but if Serum directly admitted defeat, then there would be no choices left. Thus, before the match, it was actually Black Classic who didn't want Serum to concede.
And at this moment, Black Classic said to Serum, “You need to make a decision now.”
He was not responding to Serene Glow but telling Serum whether he wanted to make this move or not.
Serum's face was covered with the murky yellow fluid and blood, making it almost impossible to distinguish his features, even his eyes appeared dim.
As Black Classic asked him to make a choice.
Serum's mouth opened, instinctively wanting to refuse.
But Black Classic's eyes were bright, filled with hope, desire, and a subtle, barely detectable plea.
Black Classic, who usually liked to contradict and verbally spar with Serum, probably showed this expression for the first time.
Suddenly, Serum felt somewhat suffocated.
At that moment, all the noisy sounds from the audience disappeared, the severe pain on his body seemed to vanish too, and his eyes only saw Black Classic's eyes in front of him.
The eyes of longing, the eyes of pleading… and also, if he refused, the possible eyes of anger and disappointment from Black Classic.
Serum struggled with his emotions, his thoughts tangled like numerous threads.
He wanted to refuse, but he didn't want to witness Black Classic's disillusioned look, which felt like a silent accusation, making him feel cruel for depriving Black Classic of his future.
In a trance, his thoughts were fluctuating.
“Have you made your decision? Are you choosing to concede, or continue seeking death?” At this moment, Serene Glow's cold voice entered Serum's ears, jolting him sharply back to reality.
Serum knew, it was time to make a choice.
“I…” Perhaps it was the dark corrosion, damaging his throat; Serum's voice was somewhat hoarse, and he couldn't complete his sentence.
But Black Classic knew Serum too well, and as he started to speak, Black Classic knew, Serum was likely to concede.
His eyes filled with disappointment, Black Classic murmured softly, “Actually, whether taking a step forward or a step back, both require a trial to know the outcome. Why don't you trust me?”
Looking at Black Classic's downcast appearance, Serum clenched his fists, ready to concede, but suddenly changed course halfway.
“I… will not concede.”