Chapter 1129 - 529: Never Seen Anything Like This...

Chapter 1129: Chapter 529: Never Seen Anything Like This...

"This is really quite a terrifying idea."

"Madam President, your words truly scared me."

Herbert muttered about being scared, withdrew his neck uneasily, but the emotion that flashed in his eyes was rather calm.

And the Witch Association president just quietly watched Herbert’s performance, and after a while, slowly shook her head.

"You don’t have to deliberately put on this act. I will tell you my true thoughts because I know you won’t be afraid because of it."

"No, not only will you not be terrified by my words, but you will also become delighted, even filled with fighting spirit."

"And it is precisely because I understand this point that I am telling you this idea."

She spoke with certainty and calmness:

"No matter what I say, you will not change your thoughts. You... will never let Finn go, no matter what."

"Am I right?"

The grudge between Herbert and Finn would end with the latter’s exile, but it would definitely not be the final conclusion.

Herbert would not let go of the grudge just like that.

If given the opportunity in the future, he certainly wouldn’t spare Finn.

The Witch Association president had no doubts about this.

She understood Herbert’s personality very well.

Confident, even arrogant.

Because she was just such a person.

People like them would never allow a dangerous enemy to their existence to live freely.

Even if Finn has accepted the punishment now, it is still not enough.

The mere fact that the punishment was not executed by Herbert himself is far from enough for someone as arrogant as him.

"..."

Herbert’s expression slightly changed, looking somewhat surprised at the elderly and calm old woman in front of him.

He had been seen through.

Even though he hadn’t intentionally hidden his thoughts this time, it was the first time he was seen through so easily by a stranger in their first meeting.

He curbed his frivolous mindset brought about by his success in harming the Divine and restrained his restive emotions, seriously looking at the old woman in front of him.

Speaking of which, it was fortunate that every time Herbert began to feel a little complacent about his achievements, a formidable person would come out to give him a severe wake-up call.

This time, it was this Witch Association president.

Even though her face was aged, looking like an old person nearing the end of their life, the feeling she gave Herbert was more of a true strong individual than Finn.

Even without witnessing her display of strength just now, placing her and Finn together, Herbert would still unhesitatingly believe she was stronger.

Because of her demeanor, or rather, her aura.

On this old woman’s body, there resides the heart of a strong person that is boldly exposed.

She is calm, confident, to the extent that those unfamiliar with her might feel a strong sense of oppression.

This confidence comes from her own powerful strength, and more importantly, from her countless experiences over the centuries.

She has seen too much and experienced too much.

If considered from a rational point of view, since she has already been forced to act, the best way to handle this matter is to let Herbert kill Finn with his own hands and completely end this grudge.

Additionally, the Witch Association, which was wronged in this incident, could be appreciated by Herbert and compensated somewhat in the future.

Yes, only by sacrificing Finn’s life and enduring a little grievance for now can a significant return be gained in the future.

Weighing the pros and cons, this seems like the best solution.

But the Witch Association president still acted.

She did not breach the agreement by letting Finn go, nor did she give him any extra help, even strictly fulfilling her duty as president.

But she did give Finn a sliver of hope.

Even though that hope was almost nonexistent, she still abandoned greater interests and gave this opportunity to a traitor who was already worthless.

Herbert remained silent for a long time, eventually couldn’t help but ask, "But you clearly know that doing this would not only displease me, but Finn, he might not appreciate it either."

Finn was indeed saved, but would he be grateful to the Witch Association president for this?

Hard to say.

He would most likely bear resentment because of the president’s decisive and stern punishment, holding a grudge against her along with Herbert.

"Looking at it this way, you seem a bit irrational."

Herbert shook his head slightly, softly saying, "It’s somewhat different from what I’ve heard about the rational Sage known as the Ice and Snow Witch."

Before inviting the Witch Association president, he had definitely conducted prior research and reviewed many accounts of her.

In addition to the information provided by Ophidia, he even saw the young appearance of the Witch Association president in Lukalia’s records.

It was from the memory of a deceased senior of the Witch Association High Tower. In her youth, she had picked up the fragments of the Magic Mirror and received the kind assistance of a Mirror Demon.

In her memory, the Witch Association president at that time was a completely different image.

The president was not in the form of an old woman then but was more like a young girl in her prime, almost like the most beautiful Ice and Snow Elf.

But that was merely her external appearance.

In the eyes of that High Tower senior, the Witch Association president was an extremely rational machine, almost like a piece of ice, without the slightest personal emotion.

If Herbert had to give an example, it would probably be the final evolution of Philia after uninhibited development.