Chapter 555

Agnes intervened just in time. Isaiah didn't stop immediately. He threw a few more punches at Seth before finally stepping back. Agnes rose from her seat and approached Isaiah, towering over him. "You're staying. From now on, you'll follow me, and I'll personally train you." "Yes," Isaiah replied, his head bowed and his face expressionless. "Do you have any family?" Agnes asked. "No," Isaiah replied, keeping his answers brief. Seth, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, added, "His parents were killed by enemies. He's the last one left." Agnes nodded. She then retrieved a pill from her pocket and offered it to Isaiah. "Take this." "What is it?" Isaiah didn't reach for it. "It's a pill that will make you stronger," Agnes replied. Isaiah hesitated, still not taking it. Agnes remained unfazed. "Take your time to consider. If you decide to take it, do so. If not, leave. I have no use for the weak." She put the pill down. "You may go." Isaiah picked up the pill and lef