I have a Synthesizer

At the Jace headquarters, "Catherine" and Shadow stood on the highest tower.

Shedding her disguise, a waterfall of green hair cascaded down. After half a year, Lilith's hair had grown a bit longer.

Standing before her was Klein's father, Esmond.

Many believed him to be an ordinary Fifth-Order arcane mage, but only the Jace Executive Department knew that Esmond was a true Transcendent powerhouse.

In Lilith's eyes, Esmond was someone who could directly contend with her father, Kukasai Luo.

Adding to that, Esmond held her mother's Chaos Blood, and there was Shadow Three's recommendation; these were Lilith's initial reasons for joining Jace.

When Lilith first joined Jace, she thought it was a different place, a place to pursue the truth.

But as time passed and the number of missions increased, she gradually discovered that...

Aside from not being as corrupt as the Dark Crusaders, Jace was, in essence, no different from the Dark Crusaders in certain matters.

"Sir, Lance is dead, killed by Klein."

Esmond rubbed the magic orb in his hand, quietly watching the biological laboratory below.

"Well done, Lilith. Do you have any questions regarding this operation against Klein?"

Lilith looked at Esmond before her and lowered her head.

"No, I will only follow your orders."

After Lilith finished speaking, Esmond turned around.

"Hmm, I like people who follow orders. Oh! By the way, Lilith, you invited Klein before, didn't you?"

Lilith lowered her head, concealing the slight change in her expression.

"I was rejected. Moreover, I had just joined Jace at that time and didn't know your identity.

After learning of your identity, I never contacted Klein again."

"Before you invited Klein, you must have investigated him, right? I remember, before that, he was a mediocre fellow?

What was it about a mediocre fellow that attracted your attention and made you invite him?"

Lilith couldn't discern the gray-robed man's tone; was it questioning or suspicion?

Nor was she clear about the reason for these tests on Klein; she could only vaguely say,

"Klein has excellent pharmaceutical techniques."

Esmond smiled. He could almost recite Klein's development trajectory.

At the time when Lilith invited Klein, Klein hadn't learned potion-making yet, but this time, Esmond didn't expose it.

If it was just discovering Klein's potential, then there was no problem.

What Esmond feared was that Lilith had discovered Klein's true nature, which would be a rather terrible situation.

Although Lilith was now his subordinate, her father, Kukasai Luo, was definitely a troublesome figure.

......

"I told you, don't be nervous, Lilith. I've learned that you and Klein are very good friends!

This mission was truly a grievance for you. Are you angry?"

Lilith didn't know how to answer. Esmond seemed to know everything. Denying or deceiving Esmond didn't seem like a wise move.

Moreover, although she had no choice, this test using Lance against Klein really angered her.

So, after a moment of silence, she steeled herself and said to Esmond stiffly,

"Yes."

As soon as she finished speaking, the shadow behind Lilith tugged at her, as if surprised by Lilith's strong attitude.

Even Esmond was slightly stunned; this immature behavior was unlike the usual Lilith.

"You're really angry, ah, oh heh heh, sorry, sorry! But it's okay, I like honest children."

Esmond turned around, lowered his hood, took out a small bottle containing red liquid, and handed it to Lilith.

"As compensation, I'll give you this first. Although I have many shortcomings, most of the time, I keep my word.

This is what your mother left behind. Hold it well, and don't lose it."

Lilith took the bottle containing the red liquid, her fingers trembling slightly.

Mother Anna's relic, the Chaos Blood, she had waited so long, and finally obtained it.

She could feel the bloodline within that shared the same origin as her, so this thing was real.

Lilith deeply bowed to Esmond, regardless of his purpose, he had ultimately given her her mother's Chaos Blood.

"Thank you, Lord Esmond."

Esmond turned around again, continuing to watch the biological laboratory below.

"Lilith, don't worry too much. Tonight was just a father's little test for his child.

Klein's strength is quite good, isn't it? I'm also very satisfied that he was able to defeat Lance.

It just so happens that you are also friends. How would you feel if I had him join your team?"

Lilith took a deep breath, seemingly adjusting her mood, and after a moment of silence, resolutely refused.

"No need, Lord. Shadow Three and I are already very in sync, and we don't need to change teammates."

Esmond shook his finger.

"No, no, no, you've misunderstood, Lilith. Given the recent rapid development of Jace,

I plan to make some adjustments and reorganizations to the existing teams in the Executive Department. All Executive teams will be changed from groups of 2 to groups of 3.

Each group must contain at least one melee fighter, one ranged fighter, and the last person will fill in as needed.

How about it, Lilith? Klein's strength should meet your team's standards, right?"

To Esmond's surprise, Lilith refused again.

"No need, I will find a new member myself.

If there's nothing else, I'll leave first, Lord Esmond."

"Alright then, you've worked hard today as well. Go back and rest."

Watching Lilith leave, Esmond narrowed his eyes.

......

"If it weren't for Kukasai Luo's interference, Lilith, you would truly be the perfect growth catalyst for Klein.

However, as it stands now, it's enough. RS-02, truly worthy of being the most advanced ancient relic.

Even I still don't know where you've hidden your magic power, Klein."

After receiving the news that Klein had killed Lance, Esmond felt a long-lost excitement, an unparalleled excitement.

Lance was already his most outstanding creation in recent years, and his combat power was so strong that even Qiao was no match for him now.

But Lance's only shortcomings were that his usage period was too short and his cost was too high.

Before, Qiao had already made him very satisfied, but he didn't expect Klein's performance to be even more astonishing.

Seeing the performance of Qiao and Klein, Esmond could finally confidently confirm that it was better to focus efforts and resources on researching and cultivating ancient relics like Klein and Qiao, rather than creating tool people like Lance.

They were not only powerful, but could also grow steadily.

As long as they were properly nurtured, they could not only become powerful weapons, but might even become the "hope" that Jace truly needed.

Especially Klein, the abilities he demonstrated had already surpassed Lance, this flawless "person."

It's Sanjiang now, let's go, go, go!