Hero of Harmony (Continued)

Chapter 277: Potion of life (Not Really)

Thankfully, the distance to Azalea's room was quite long, so by the time we arrived, I was able to stand straight once more as my crotch had calmed down, though it meant I was pretty much unable to glance at Lazuli for the time being.

"Madam Azalea's room." Said the maid as she lightly bowed to Alexander and Lazuli while gesturing to the door, prompting him to knock.

After waiting a few moments, China opened the door, and with a faint smile, she slightly bowed before inviting us into the room. Lazuli and I entered the room while our maid stood outside, doing who knows what to pass the time.

"Woah, this room makes our look tiny." Muttered Alexander in awe as he observed the massive room alongside Lazuli before shifting his focus to China, who stood before them.

"Madam Azalea has difficulty breathing, so she tends to stay within this room where the air is purified; it also has everything she would need to live." Remarked China softly as she glanced at Alexander before turning around and walking towards a door in the distance, causing him and Lazuli to follow.

'Difficulty breathing? Well, I guess she was coughing a lot yesterday.' Mused Alexander with a raised eyebrow as he scratched his chin before shrugging his shoulders while further observing the room.

I noticed a few pictures of Master throughout the room, which caused me to smile, especially the one where she seemed to be holding a younger version of herself in the air, causing me to smile as she had such a large smile.

'... Yet someone took that beautiful smile away from me.' Thought Alexander with narrowed eyes as he stared at the picture while anger began to bubble within him, only for him to close his eyes.

Dispelling such thoughts, I took a moment to calm myself as I shook my head and opened my eyes, only to see Azalea lying on a bed in a much smaller room.

"Alexander has arrived, Madam Azalea." Said China softly with a slight bow as she looked at Azalea, who raised her head while dismissively waving her hand.

"Thank you, China." Said Azalea softly in a somewhat hoarse voice as she glanced at China, only for her eyes to soften when she looked at Alexander, who strode into the room with a proud expression.

"I hope all my talking didn't keep you up for too long, Madam Azalea; sleep is probably critical for you, given your condition." Said Alexander with a prideful grin, one that caused Azalea to frown as she folded her arms in annoyance.

"Hmph, I will admit, I wasn't expecting you to speak about Lavender for so long and with such enthusiasm, but if it weren't because I was an old woman on my deathbed, things would've been different." Stated Azalea in annoyance as she eyed Alexander, though a faint smile couldn't help but grace her face.

"Ho, so you're saying you think you could speak more about Lavender than me if you had your youth?" "Think? I know I could. You may have been my sister's disciple, son, and lover, but I've known her for centuries; your knowledge doesn't hold a candle to mine, boy." Remarked Alexander and Azalea, respectively, as the former sported a sly smirk while the latter responded in kind, smiling confidently without fear.

"Alright then, since you believe so, let's partake in a little fun; how about a bet? Whoever wins has to do one thing the other person says; that sounds interesting, doesn't it?" Asked Alexander with a grin as he stared at Azalea, who raised an eyebrow before smiling, baring her white teeth in excitement

"A bet? I completely agree! I may be old, but I'm not cowardly." Stated Azalea with a smirk as she looked at Alexander before outstretching her hand, prompting him to grasp it.

Shaking hands with Azalaea, locking in our deal, I saw her enthusiasm slowly vanish while she leaned back against the headboard of her bed.

"Haa, I would love to, but like I said, Alexander, my condition is holding me back; my mind is more than capable, but my body is not." Said Azalea sadly with a sigh, only for Alexander to chuckle, annoying her.