Aaron was at the Saint rank.
He was able to suppress Gareth not because he had a higher cultivation level, but because he had actually burned his own life force.
This was a secret technique that overdrew one's life.
Aaron's body suddenly deflated, and wrinkles appeared on his face. It was as if he had suddenly aged a few decades.
Brenda walked up to Aaron and held onto him. She then said comfortingly, "Old grandpa, are you okay?"
Aaron patted the top of Brenda's head and said, "Don't worry; I can still handle this type of ability and won't die yet."
Maxwell's brows formed a frown.
He was completely speechless.
He didn't know what to say.
A person was willing to put his nation up as a gambling stake to give you ten years of peace. Maxwell felt like he had no way to repay him.
No matter what…
The Evans Kingdom will become a part of his life.
Maxwell had now put the Evans Kingdom deep inside his heart at a very important place.
Of course…
Aaron was gambling.
He was betting huge to the point of putting the Evans Kingdom as an ante.
He was helping Maxwell and helping himself. His selfish motive was to tie Maxwell together with his Kingdom.
He had now accomplished that.
Maxwell was now, without a doubt, tied to the Evans Kingdom.
Not only were they just tied together, but the Evans Kingdom's future was also practically handed over to Maxwell. For Maxwell to defeat Gareth in ten years was near impossible. Aaron's move this time was extremely dangerous, and even he was a bit scared afterwards.
Maxwell was a special individual.
His strength, his innate talent, and everything about him were very special.
But…
For someone to level up from the King rank to the Saint rank in 10 years, this was something even ancient history had no record of. No one has been able to accomplish that. The Saint rank was a pinnacle, and every step towards it was incomparably difficult.
Wanting to peek at the secrets of heaven to gain saintly might was difficult to the extreme!
But Aaron still decided to make this bet!
He didn't regret the decision he made. He looked at Maxwell with a faint smile and said, "Kid, don't feel too much pressure. This older man believes in you. You will definitely defeat Gareth in ten years."
Maxwell clenched his teeth and replied seriously: "Thank you!"
Maxwell rarely said the words "thank you" to people, but whenever he did, it was sincere.
He will forever remember this bout of kindness!
Aaron faintly smiled, his face pale. "This old man will leave first, while this place will be handed over to you."
After saying that…
His figure disappeared, then reappeared instantly in a secret chamber within the royal palace. He then spat out a mouthful of dark colored blood.
Aaron frowned. A golden colored royal qi surged out and covered his body, slowly healing the injuries he had sustained.
After burning his life force, it turned a several-thousand-year-old man into a pale and frail-looking man!
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Maxwell grabbed Constantine, Godfrey, and Blindman Dale and put them together.
Constantine had a smile on his face. Blood had solidified on his face, turning into a thick, black armour. "Boss, boss, did we win?"
Godfrey gave a dazzling smile and said, "Constantine, you still have the strength to speak? You should be resting instead."
Blindman Dale also started smiling while the fleshly wings on his back had shrunk back into his body. He then revealed his yellow-stained teeth and said, "My fellow brothers, do you want me to play a song for you guys?"
"Scram!"
"Hahaha…"
"Hahaha…"
"Hahaha…"
The four of them started laughing in unison.
Maxwell was laughing so hard that tears were coming out. Inside his sleeves, his fists were clenched tightly as he said to himself: "Having brothers is really great!"
If they hadn't helped him by blocking Samuel, most likely he wouldn't be in this world anymore.
Living and dying together!
Maxwell was touched to the extreme!
Brenda was smiling while standing to the side, except her tears kept streaming down her face. "Big brothers, Uncle Dale, you guys shouldn't be talking so much. The injuries you have sustained are very serious."
"It was all my fault."
"It was because of me that you have all become like this."
"Big brother Maxwell, you should smack me. Just smack my little butt."
Brenda cried even harder.
She was crying hard, just like the little child she was.
Maxwell's heart ached at the sight of that.
Without waiting for him to say something, Arianna and Lilith recovered and shouted, "Whoever dares to hit her butt, this old lady will end their lives!"
The two of them stood up and looked around. They noticed the destruction, Maxwell covered in blood, and Constantine and the others lying on the ground like they were dead. Arianna and Lilith's expressions immediately changed. They bit their lips, and tears started to flow.
"It was our fault for not listening."
"If we hadn't come to the auction house, then all of this wouldn't have happened."
"It was all because of us!"
The two girls started blaming themselves.
Maxwell walked up and embraced the two as they quietly sobbed. He then patted their backs and said, "It's fine now, everything has passed. I promise that from today onwards, I will never let something like this happen ever again!"
After comforting them with some more words…
Maxwell lowered his body and said to Constantine and company: "Nobody move; I will now treat the injuries on your bodies."
He made a thought…
And activated the technique Healing Crafts.
A holy-like light descended, and Constantine's body faintly trembled. His wounds started closing, but it was a bit of a painful process. Only now was he able to slowly open his eyes fully.
"Endure it!"
Maxwell's mind sank as he fiercely shouted to himself: "Gareth! In under ten years, I will definitely go for you!"
Healing Crafts was continuously being used.
It was being cast at a crazy rate!
Maxwell was like a madman as they were being cast without pause.
Apart from one's sea of consciousness and one's mind that Healing Crafts couldn't heal, the fleshly wounds and internal organs were quickly recovering on their bodies. The face of those three clearly showed their recovery as they slowly turned rosier.
Two hours later…
The three of them were able to sit up.
Maxwell gasped for air as his mana points were completely depleted. He then raised his head and swallowed 100 top-grade upgrade elements.
His mana quickly rose back up.
At this time…
Brenda was leaning against the glass box, resting her hands on it. The fur-tailed race woman was making the same gesture. Their eyes were staring at each other with a smile on their faces. The woman's smile was very beautiful, to the point that Arianna and Lilith at the side were dumbstruck by it.
"Very beautiful!"
"I have never seen such a beautiful woman before."
"I have never had such a beautiful smile before."
Arianna and Lilith were considered top beauties capable of toppling countries and kingdoms with their looks. But when they were compared to Brenda's mother's looks, it was like those two had nothing in common at all. Those two were subconsciously attracted to her as well.
The two looked at each other and smiled. One of them then casually said, "This big beauty is very attractive looking. Smelly scoundrel, you should bring her into our group as well."
Maxwell stepped forward and glared at them. "What kind of words are you two spouting? She's Brenda's mother."
Immediately after…
Maxwell's gaze trembled as he said, "Brenda, move over a bit. I'm going to rescue your mother now."
He was gradually getting excited.
The reward for an S-rank quest… what would one hundred thousand points of favorability do?
"Waaaa!"