Inside the mayor’s mansion, As looked anxiously at his daughter, his face etched with worry. Before


    him, his daughter, Effie Jablonski, was bound in chains and surrounded by an arcane array.


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    “Don’t me me, Effie. I have no other choice. This is the only way to prevent you from hurting others,


    As said, tears in his eyes.


    He didn’t want to do this, but after Effie killed several alchemists, the entire mayor’s mansion was


    besieged by rumors and criticism, leaving him with no alternative.


    “Dad, don’t be sad. I won’t me you. If my illness truly has no cure, then it’s better to end my life. I


    don’t wish to be a murderous lunatic,” Effieforted her father.


    “Rest assured, I’ve issued a notice. If anyone can cure you, I’m willing to agree to any of their


    demands. Even if it means relinquishing my mayorship, I’m prepared to do it. I just want you safe and


    sound.” As’ eyes brimmed with love and a readiness to sacrifice everything for his daughter.


    Effie, on the other hand, felt a pang of guilt upon hearing her father’s words. She couldn’tprehend


    why she had turned into this state.


    “Dad, where’s Mom? I haven’t seen her for several days,” Effie asked.


    “Your mom…” As hesitated, unsure whether to tell his daughter the truth.


    His wife had been bedridden for days due to stress from their daughter’s condition, and he had not told


    Effie to avoid worrying her.


    Noticing her father’s hesitation, Effie became anxious and was about to press for more information


    when the butler came in and reported to As, “Mr.


    Jablonski, an alchemist named Mr. Goeckner has responded to your notice. He is waiting outside right


    now.” “Please, bring him in immediately!” As was overjoyed. No alchemist had been willing toe


    to the mayor’s mansion due to recent rumors, which had left him apprehensive.


    Alchemists were a rare existence in Ethereal Realm. Where cultivators weremon, alchemists were


    not, especially in the southern region.


    As a result, even a low-level and weak alchemist would garner respect and could lead an honorable life


    in Ethereal Realm.


    Shortly, Hyrum was ushered in, and As eagerly approached to greet him. “Mr.


    Goeckner, I hope you can save my daughter. Cure her, and any conditions you may have will be


    negotiable,” As expressed respectfully.


    Hyrum was somewhat nervous at that moment, fearing that his true identity as a Demonic Cultivator


    would be revealed.


    “Mr. Jablonski, there’s no need for formalities. Let me see what ails your daughter,” Hyrum said and


    turned to look at Effie, who was still bound in chains.


    As led the way, providing an exnation of Effie’s condition. As he listened, a glint of excitement


    flickered in Hyrum’s eyes.


    From As’ description, it became apparent that Effie wasn’t sick but poisoned, and the symptoms


    resembled those of poison veil-a poison Hyrum himself had crafted.


    If it was indeed that poison, he would have a method to cure Effie, putting As in his debt.


    “Mr. Jablonski, open up the arcane array. I need to examine your daughter, but during the process, I’ll


    require the use of an arcane array to shield my aura from detection,” Hyrum requested, concerned that


    his aura might be revealed during the examination.


    “You have my full cooperation, Mr. Goeckner.” As nodded and deactivated the arcane array to allow


    Hyrum near Effie.


    Hyrum conducted his examination, and at first nce, Effie appeared normal, resembling any other


    person.


    However, as Hyrum approached, Effie’s eyes suddenly turned blood-red, and she became delirious,


    ring and growling at him.