Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 543:

Burnet answered frankly, “For Clarissa, of course.”

He paused, letting out a soft sigh before continuing, “As you know, I owe Clarissa my life and have vowed to protect her until my last day. I must keep my promise.”

“I’m puzzled as to why Doomsday Base is targeting the Peridot Consortium. My instincts hint at a deep-rooted grudge between them. It’s shaping up to be a battle to the death. The Peridot Consortium is formidable and a force to be reckoned with. She has a strong ally backing her. Yet, this time she’s up against Doomsday Base, making it tough to predict the outcome.”

“The person I’m most wary of is Black Mallow, the chief instructor of Doomsday Base. I’ve never encountered her or had dealings with her, but I sense she’s a formidable adversary. The King of Doomsday Base is also a fearsome figure. In his youth, his actions significantly influenced the world.

As his successor, Black Mallow is likely no less formidable. I’ve learned that Black Mallow has even outshone her mentor, Zyair, in martial arts skills. This makes her perhaps the most formidable person out there. The thought of Clarissa facing such a formidable foe worries me greatly.”

Connor listened intently to Burnet and remained silent after he finished.

Burnet let out a sigh. “Therefore, I must locate Black Mallow as soon as possible and learn everything about her. With full knowledge of her capabilities, I can safeguard Clarissa when she faces danger.”

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Connor lifted an eyebrow. “If Black Mallow and Clarissa end up in a life-or-death showdown, what will you do?”

Burnet looked troubled. “Xander trained under Black Mallow, and she is practically his mentor. I’m hesitant to declare war against Xander’s mentor. Yet, I must shield Clarissa.”

Connor nodded calmly. “I understand your hesitation. I just want to know, if Black Mallow and Clarissa end up in a life-or-death showdown, which side will you choose?”

Burnet remained silent for an extended period. After some contemplation, he replied, “I cannot simply stand by and watch Clarissa suffer at the hands of Black Mallow.”

“It means you’ll side against Black Mallow, correct?” Connor probed.

“Yes,” Burnet affirmed. “I cannot just watch Clarissa in peril. I am committed to my promises. But I’m not ready to confront Black Mallow. She is Xander’s mentor, after all.”

Connor cut him off with a sneer. “You hope you can manage both?”

Taken aback, Burnet nodded in response.

“There is no such way,” Connor declared with conviction. Although Marissa hadn’t openly acknowledged being Black Mallow, the chief instructor at Doomsday Base, Connor had deduced through her attitude towards the Peridot Consortium that the deep-seated grudges between the two organizations left no room for negotiation.

Burnet looked at him with a puzzled expression. “Why are you so certain? Do you know who Black Mallow is?”

“I don’t know,” Connor chose to keep the truth hidden. Since Burnet was prepared to oppose Black Mallow, Connor decided not to reveal Marissa’s secret.

After a brief pause, Connor added, “I don’t know who Black Mallow is, but I have some information for you. There’s no possibility of negotiation between the parties. You must have heard the same from Xander.”

“Yes, I have,” Burnet responded with a nod. “Xander informed me that the issues between Doomsday Base and the Peridot Consortium need to be settled. From his account, it seems Clarissa has antagonized Doomsday Base, prompting their desire for vengeance.”

“Since she is the one who erred, she must face the consequences. Knowing Black Mallow’s identity won’t change that,” Connor remarked.

Yet Burnet was not ready to back down. He inquired, “Connor, could you call Mare and Terry here? I want to speak with them personally.”

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