Female Novel
Chapter 5464
Every time Will Saint’s name was mentioned, Maria’s face contorted with intense hatred. When shelearned that none of her four uncles and their descendants had survived, Maria broke down into tears.
Rose was taken aback by the sheer misery of Maria’s grandfather’s family. He couldn’t help but sighand said, “Back in those days, human life seemed to hold no value. Countless families that had thrivedfor generations lost everything in that era.”
Maria clenched her fists and gritted her teeth, “It’s all the fault of that treacherous Will Saint!”
With a rare sternness in her voice, she continued, “My Clark Family has been loyal and honorable forgenerations! My ancestors served the Ming Dynasty faithfully and my father dedicated his life to fightingagainst the rebellion. He never forgot to protect the Han Dynasty until his dying breath. But this WillSaint, not only did he allow the rebel army to invade our land, overthrow the Han Dynasty, but he evenpersonally killed the Emperor for his own selfish gains. In my eyes, he is the biggest traitor in Hanhistory!”
Rose pondered for a moment and remarked, “From what I’ve heard, Korr Hill’s reputation seems toovershadow Will Saint’s.”
Maria shook her head solemnly, “Will Saint’s evil deeds and sinister intentions are beyondcomprehension. Delving into them will send shivers down your spine. His deeds are incomparable tothose of Korr Hill. Will Saint spent many years stationed in Eastern Shore, fighting against the rebelarmy. If you want to understand the horrors of the rebel army, no one in the world could comprehend itbetter than him. He knew full well the disaster their invasion would bring upon the people in the past.Despite that, he still let the rebel army in, betraying our country and seeking personal gain, completelydisregarding the safety of the people. It’s evident that this man was driven by sinister intentions!”
Rose nodded in agreement, “I can’t argue with you on that. Will Saint truly stands out as one of themost treacherous figures in Chinese history. What’s even more disgraceful is his shift from
surrendering to the Warriors Den and killing the last emperor, to later rebelling under the guise ofrestoring the Han people. It’s tough to find another figure like him in history.”
Maria sighed with dejection, “It’s been over three hundred years, and I still can’t let go of my angertowards Will Saint.”
Rose tried to console her, saying, “Will Saint has been dead for so long now, and his family suffered theconsequences of his actions. He got the retribution he deserved.”
Maria clenched her teeth and retorted, “But Will Saint wasn’t executed! He died from illness! A traitor ofhis magnitude should have suffered a brutal execution! It’s too easy for him!”
Rose nodded and asked, “By the way, does your father have any other relatives?”
“No,” Maria shook her head, “At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Clark family was in decline. My fatherwas the only son in the family and after my mother passed away, he didn’t want to carry on the familyname. So, when he left, I became the last remaining member.”
Rose couldn’t help but feel sorry for Maria.
Maria and Morgana, both have taken the Eternal Green Pill, granting them three to four hundred yearsof life. Yet, their destinies diverged greatly.
After Lucius Clark’s passing, Morgana assumed the role of the British Marsha, leading the WarriorsDen for several centuries. During this time, the Den flourished and her personal influence grewimmensely. Her blessings extended to her own family as well. The Mirren family became the coremembers of the influential Five Armies Governor’s Mansion’s. Today, they stand as a mighty andprosperous clan, commanding respect even from the likes of the Rothschild family.
In stark contrast, Maria’s lineage had been severed over three hundred years ago and only the Clarkfamily lineage remained. To make matters worse, Morgana has relentlessly pursued Maria forcountless years.
Curious, Rose couldn’t help but ask, “After being hunted by Morgana for so long, have you everconsidered giving her the ring in exchange for a safe life?”
“I have considered it,” Maria replied. “When I left and traveled to Southeast Asia, I faced numeroushardships and almost lost my life several times. In my darkest moments, I thought about it, but the ideaof trading my father’s life for my five hundred years was unbearable…”
“Later, I pondered leaving the ring with Morgana to end the chase and find some peace. But then, Irealized she’s the one who killed my father. If I beg for mercy, what sets me apart from those whobetray their own people? They’re no different than traitors. After careful consideration, I made mydecision. No matter how difficult it gets, I will live on. I won’t compromise with Morgana. I’ll outlive herand have the last laugh.”
Rose spoke with conviction, “Don’t worry, you will definitely outlive her.”
Maria nodded and said seriously, “Young Master, when I am gone, I ask you to bury my ashes besidemy parents. That would fulfill my life.”
Rose assured her, “You can count on me. If I can find the recipe and refining method for the pill, I’llmake sure you live as long as Marsha Morvel, a thousand years.”
Maria smiled wryly, shaking her head, “Living for four hundred years is already so difficult. I don’t dareto think about a thousand years. I don’t even want to think about it. I’ve had enough…”
Hearing her words, Rose couldn’t help but glance at Maria, seeing her serious and somewhat lonelyexpression. He felt a pang of sympathy in his heart. He knew that Maria had endured hardships that
most people could never fathom in her three hundred years of life. They say those who live long livescross more bridges than others, but for Maria, it meant enduring more than most could comprehend.
To lift the somber mood, Rose offered, “If Morgana is gone, life wouldn’t be so hard.”
Maria shook her head again, “I’d rather not live another five hundred years, it’s enough.”
Rose didn’t insist further, but resolved in his heart to refine the Millennium Return Pill before Mariaturned 500. He would give her one as soon as it was ready. Not just because Maria had endured adifficult four hundred years, but also because she had saved his life.
In Rose’s subconscious, a voice reminded him that Maria deserved a normal life and a long remainingtime to heal from the past three centuries.
Maria was unaware of Rose’s thoughts, she felt the conversation was getting too heavy and wanted tolighten the atmosphere. However, she found herself unsure of how to do so.
At the same time, Rose also sought to change the topic and ease the mood. He noticed a roadsidesign and said to Maria, “We’ll be arriving soon.”
Maria glanced at the sign and cheerfully exclaimed, “Almost there!”
She then checked her phone and smiled, “Morgana just took off from Melbourne. Her second part ofthe itinerary remains unchanged, with Mandalay, Myanmar as her destination.”
Rose inquired, “How certain are you that she’ll come here?”novelbin
“100%,” Maria replied with confidence.
Rose wondered, “Why are you so sure?”
With a smile, Maria explained, “Morgana is incredibly conceited. I know her well enough. Despite myfather’s rejections in the past, she won’t let go after all these years. Since she’s passing throughMyanmar, she’ll undoubtedly come to Shuanglang!”