Chapter 382

Seiryu bowed respectfully. "No, my lord. We still have a lead. Fortunately, I managed to extract the assailant's DNA from my wound. We're conducting a city-wide search and narrowing down the culprit."

"Is that our turning point?" Frederick felt a glimmer of unexpected joy, which lifted his previously gloomy mood slightly.

He continued solemnly, "This operation must be swift! I'll contact Matthew to ensure full cooperation from the city government. But we mustn't tip our hand, lest they anticipate our moves again."

"Yes, my lord!" Seiryu said, then he turned to leave.

But Frederick suddenly stopped him. "Seiryu, take this."

He handed Seiryu a crimson pill.

"This is a Blood Tempering Pill. It can heal any external injury, even severed limbs, in a very short time. It’ll speed up your recovery."

Seiryu was touched by Frederick's words. "Lord Hades, t-this is too precious! I can't accept it! The pills you refine are like priceless treasures! They're usually auctioned for exorbita