Chapter 4018

In the face of overwhelming despair, the remaining apprentices of Dragon Palace began to waver under Ul'gal's spell. Sensing their weakness, he declared proudly, "The same offer goes to all of you. Accept the baptism of the shadow and you will receive the same treatment." His words were incredibly enticing, and a few apprentices slowly stepped out from the crowd, drawn toward Ul'gal, but Dragan shouted, "Stop! Snap out of it!" His words jolted the apprentices awake, leaving them confused as they looked around, shaken from the spell's grip. Ul'gal's offer had a powerful allure, especially for the weaker apprentices who were more vulnerable to his influence. Seeing Dragan interrupt him, Ul'gal's expression darkened. "Dragan, if you don’t wish to submit, that’s one thing, but why stop your apprentices? You know full well that if they swear allegiance to me, they’ll have a better life..." "Hmph, the path of training requires one to forge ahead through trials and tribulations. Any short