Starlight flickers—

Known as the Source of Miracles, this Alchemist is indeed the leader among contemporary Alchemists; just this nearly deconstructive Alchemy highlights her Alchemical philosophy. Although she can't match the Demon King's lungs in power, her powerful Alchemical equipment can "combine," aligning with the current human Alchemical philosophy, equivalent to an entire Alchemy Cauldron.

The resulting power of "Decomposition and Reconstruction" showcases this Alchemist's proficiency in Alchemy.

Even Mohe shows appreciation, for she enjoys such Alchemy.

This is inherently a reflection of talent; witnessing her Alchemy skills being learned by others is a testament to her own abilities. She doesn't mind such things happening.

After all, it's just Alchemy.

If her skills were useful during the battle with Gedora, she wouldn't complain.

But in reality, they weren't useful.

Even though Mohe herself likes Alchemy, it belongs to the category of something enjoyable but not particularly useful.

She merely appreciates the rich imagination and creativity of Alchemists.

Lisidorwei sees those flickering starlights, and she can't help but be stunned. She hasn't encountered such power before, yet she clearly understands it can't go on like this. If this power is part of Alchemy itself, then it's simply basic decomposition, followed by forging!

Will her attack be decomposed and reformed into something that attacks her?

What is this?

The sea of blood contracts at this moment, all returning to Lisidorwei's body.

"You mess with my affairs, I'll mess with yours. As the newly born Blood Race, I should control all the blood in the world!"

She fiercely grabbed at the void.

At this instant, all the starlight uncontrollably dissipated.

Because Adeline's face showed pain.

"Impossible! I am clearly within the World Reflection!"

She felt the surge in her blood, forcing her to turn the starlight into her body, continuously decomposing and reconstructing her blood, maintaining her life while preventing herself from exploding. Her blood was being forcibly controlled.

This is quite an exaggeration.

Bear in mind that Lisidorwei should, in theory, only be able to do such things to her own kindred, and there shouldn't be such a connection between Adeline and Lisidorwei.

Moreover, she is within the World Reflection, able to do such things...

"If I manage to walk out alive today, will you be able to sleep?" Adeline suppressed her internal turmoil and asked Lisidorwei, "The original Vampire Queen wouldn't be too feared by humans; those under your control would only be the Fallen seeking immortality. But now, the ability to manipulate others' blood from thin air makes you a single being able to create a catastrophic massacre for intelligent life. You will become an extremely dangerous symbol; no one will allow such a being to exist."

Doro looked at Mohe?

There was a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Miss Mohe somewhat sheepishly said, "Haha~ Well, initially when designing this race, it was designed this way~ It just slightly failed before it turned out like that, and since it's a being controlling blood, naturally it can control others' lives—it's reasonable. Besides, humans have Divine Art, using purification-like means can counter it, it's not as freaky as imagined, and now doesn't the White Church brim with vitality? Moreover, won't you be watching over her?"

Only then did Doro retract his gaze: "You're right, I should watch over her."

Though knowing that Doro wouldn't inquire too much now, Mohe still breathed a sigh of relief; this Hero gentleman is agreeable on other matters, but his brute strength—truly makes Mohe feel threatened: "In short, it appears Miss Adeline doesn't have sufficient means to counter this power, why not just end the duel here?"

This is, of course, an incorrect statement; in fact, Mohe has already sensed Adeline crafting Alchemy Items on-site, analyzing while combating, attempting to create Alchemy Items that could restrain Lisidorwei's powers.

However...

"You're right."

Doro acted.

In an instant, he appeared at the center of the battlefield, between the two duelists.

He severed the battle between the two.

He faced Lisidorwei, his back to Adeline.

Just as Mohe anticipated.

Today's Doro is not like the past Doro who wanted to balance everything; he is biased now—such behavior seems to save Adeline but actually protects Lisidorwei. He doesn't know if Adeline can decipher Lisidorwei's power essence or create counter-Alchemy Items, but he himself doesn't want such things to happen.

Thus, he interrupted this duel.

No matter who wins, Mohe will cooperate with Adeline.

Of course, Mohe knows this is Doro's thought, but Adeline might not.

She saw the resolute back blocking her, and she simply stood there stunned.

It's like going back over ten years, when A·Gedora stood countless times in front of that girl who liked to call herself "Brother Gedora," shielding her, she liked that kind of back. She always watched such a back, and after that incident had to step out from behind others, had to face the life she must face.

She—

Tears welled up in her eyes.

Adeline suddenly lunged forward and hugged Doro from behind.

Doro was just about to say something to Lisidorwei, but he didn't expect Adeline to embrace him. Instinctively, he wanted to break free, but he felt the girl's tears.

His body then froze.

Lisidorwei somewhat helplessly retracted her power, and she gave Doro a wry smile. This person always softens at a time like this, should we call it weakness or kindness? Doro should have some resentment towards Adeline, but Lisidorwei understood well that, compared to others, Adeline was always a "child" in Doro's eyes.

Even though, in reality, Adeline was already nearing thirty.

Yet she did indeed look petite and cute.

It's hard for anyone to treat her as an adult.

A child's mistakes, as long as the consequences aren't irreparable, should always be forgiven by adults... at least, that's how it is for someone like Doro.

He couldn't possibly be completely heartless towards Adeline.

Lisidorwei slowly descended from the sky, a look of compassion also appearing on her face.

It was actually a good thing.

After all, for someone like Doro, a child who can be forgiven for mistakes will never be seen as equal.

Even if Doro is protective of her, so what?

If Adeline cannot grow into an "adult" in his eyes, she will never... be taken seriously by him.

The relationship between Adeline and him would always be that of a reliable brotherly figure and a somewhat naive sister-like figure.

She didn't even need to be jealous.

Being jealous of Adeline is less worthwhile than being jealous of the Demon King. At least the Demon King is someone Doro genuinely cares about and keeps an eye on.

Mohe clapped his hands, and the Artificial Sun naturally descended as the gargoyles reappeared, and those parts that weren't damaged one by one returned to the mansion's underground.

The mansion in Baixi Town returned to the night.

"I was wrong... sob sob... Gedora brother... I was wrong..."

Aside from the crying alchemist hugging Doro from behind, everything seemed very calm.

Doro let her hold him; after her sobbing subsided, he finally used his hand to separate her hands embracing him, then turned around and gripped her shoulders: "Adeline, I don't blame you."

That's what he said.

Mohe looked at Rose, whose expression was somewhat bitter, and she shrugged: "You know, the Hero is actually quite cold-blooded in this regard. He just says he doesn't blame others, but he doesn't ask about the process or reason. He's not interested in the specifics of what happened back then, nor does he care if Adeline was deceived by others or made that decision herself... Isn't that basically telling others 'I don't blame you, but I also don't care about you'? Don't you think so?"

"Then, for me, he also..."

"That's why you need to step up your game. Why do you think I turned you into a Charming Demon? Wake up, Miss Rose." Mohe pointed at Rose, "He saved you because of his good nature, not because he doesn't mind. You should know how contradictory this person is. Just like this battle had no life-threatening moments from start to finish. Even if they themselves were prepared to risk their lives."

Because Doro would act.

Mohe sighed: "Making the Hero fall is indeed a long and challenging task. I even have a feeling that I'm getting further and further away. Is my method wrong?"

Nevertheless, despite what Mohe said, for some reason, Rose felt that Mohe's mood was surprisingly good, even though her face was full of wry smiles - yet, it didn't seem truly bitter.

What does this mean?

She didn't understand.

Even though she didn't understand, watching Doro still comforting Adeline, she knew that what Mohe said was true.

Cold-blooded.

Rarely has anyone used this term to describe this former Hero.

Hot-blooded, righteous, used to be A·Gedora's labels.

Anyone mentioning this Hero would immediately think of such words.

But perhaps, he really doesn't care about anyone anymore?

No, perhaps he used to care?

Only those he cared about betrayed him, so even though he still held compassion for others, willing to help others as before, he actually doesn't, care anymore?

Is it just a habit?

Rose felt a profound sadness.

Is this the source of Mohe's happiness?

She didn't know.

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