Looking at the Bertich king lying lifeless on the ground, Li Si lost interest after only a few glances.
He's dead, Mom.
Helen watched John Bertich gradually lose his life with unwavering determination in her eyes.
She had thought personally killing the culprit would bring her satisfaction, but after it happened, Helen instead felt a strangely hollow sense of relief. All that remained in her heart was longing for her mother.
Li Si stroked Helen's little head and said softly,
"All right, he's dead. From now on, live for your mother—and for yourself."
"Don't let hatred consume you anymore."
"Yes, Teacher!"
Helen responded quietly, her voice somewhat hoarse.
Feeling the warmth from her teacher's palm, her little hand, which had put away the dagger, tightly gripped the corner of Li Si's clothes again. It was as though staying close to her teacher gave her the firmest support.
Thank goodness I met Teacher. I...
Seeing Helen's emotions gradually settle, Li Si signaled Bazel to deal with all the attendants who had followed the king.
These people had been the most loyal to the Bertich king. They had helped His Majesty commit countless filthy deeds in private, and Li Si, who knew this, naturally had no intention of showing mercy.
He casually froze John Bertich's corpse and stored it away, intending to hand it over to Bi Weisi later.
If he had captured the Bertich king alive or killed him personally, Li Si could have gained more rewards and benefits. But comparatively speaking, Li Si cared more about helping Helen free herself from hatred.
Otherwise, it would have become a regret that haunted her for life!
Although Helen had gained sufficient strength in her previous life as the Pirate King, by then the Bertich Kingdom had already been completely destroyed, leaving her