The most powerful wizard in the magic world

In the dim basement, the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere. The mottled water stains on the walls seemed to have witnessed countless secrets and betrayals, and at this moment, Romans' face looked even more gloomy under the dim light.

"Do you really believe that this method can set you free?" I stood in front of him, trying to make my voice calm, but I couldn't hide the nervousness in my heart.

Romans raised his head, his eyes gleaming with an unyielding light. "I only believe that I can control my own destiny. If you are willing to trade with me, why don't you just tell me the whereabouts of the advanced meditation method?"

I took a deep breath and felt my heartbeat quicken. "You know this is not a simple exchange. If I tell you this, you must promise not to use it to hurt innocent people."

"I know what I'm doing." Romans' mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of irony. "But I don't believe that you will really consider me."

"This is my bottom line." I responded firmly.

"What's your bottom line?" He smiled coldly. "In this world full of conspiracies and lies, what does the bottom line mean? We are all fighting for survival."

"Do you think violence and lies can change reality?" I retorted, feeling deeply disappointed in him. "I feel sorry for you. You were not like this before."

Romance's expression instantly became complicated, with hesitation and anger intertwined. "I changed because I had to become stronger. Only in this way can I survive in this cruel world."

"Being strong is not something you can do with such means." I said helplessly, trying to break the ice in his heart. "I can take you away from here and take you to find true power."

"Take me away?" He looked up at the ceiling, as if thinking about something. Silence spread in the space, solidified to the point of being suffocating.

Finally, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, with a hint of sarcasm. "Do you think this can make me believe that you really care about me? You keep saying that you want to help me, but I know exactly what your plan is behind it."

"That's not what I'm planning," I protested, my anxiety rising. "I just want you to get out of this mess. Romance, think about the dream we once had."

He frowned, and a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes. "Dreams... those are gone. All I have left is revenge and hatred. I will make those who betrayed me pay the price."

"Revenge will not bring you any real satisfaction." I tried to pull him back to his kind self. "Have you never calculated how deep this path will lead you into despair?"

"Despair? This is the fate I chose for myself." Romans responded coldly, his eyes filled with endless anger. "I don't want to be a powerless prisoner anymore!"

I stepped closer to him, trying to let him feel my sincerity. "I don't want to suppress your will, but I hope you can find a better way out. Think about your sisters and what they have experienced."

"They are gone." Romance's voice became low, and the anger in his eyes was gradually replaced by sadness. "I can't go back, I can't make up for what I lost."

"But that doesn't mean you can't start over." I whispered, trying to find the light in his heart. "You have a chance to save others instead of causing more people to suffer."

He stared at me silently, as if weighing his inner struggle. "If I give up revenge, what am I? How can I continue to live?"

"You can be a stronger person," I responded, hope flickering in my eyes. "You can stop being driven by hatred and actually protect the innocent with love."

Romance was speechless for a moment, his eyes revealing a complex emotion. Time passed slowly between us, and it seemed that even the air became heavy. I knew that I needed to buy him more time to think.

"If I am willing to listen to what you say and willing to try all of this, will you tell me the whereabouts of the advanced meditation method?" He finally broke the silence, with a hint of hesitation and sincerity in his tone.

"Of course, I swear." I nodded seriously, a surge of hope in my heart. "This will be our common contract."

"A common contract..." Romance repeated softly, as if savoring the weight of the words. His expression slowly changed in a slight struggle, as if he had experienced for the first time the possibility of being freed from revenge.

I felt his transformation, and finally saw the faint hope deep in his heart. "Give yourself a chance, Romance. It's worth trying for you, for me, and for our former ideals."

Romans finally slowly closed his eyes, recalling the warmth and dreams of the past, and the inner struggle seemed to calm down a little. I know that this may be a new beginning and a turning point in his life. Our destiny is about to change, but the future is still full of challenges.

"I need some time." Romance remained silent, not easily changing his mind. "I want to confirm once again whether I am really willing to give up this path of revenge."

"I'll give you some time." I nodded firmly, with my heart filled with understanding and support for him. "Whatever you decide, I'm here to fight alongside you."

"Then I'll try to think about it." He took a deep breath, slightly relieved, and seemed to have made up his mind. "I want to be responsible for my choices instead of dwelling on the pain of the past."

Silence fell again, this time in a softer atmosphere. My heart seemed to be pulled back to those peaceful years, and the former Romance still lived in my memory. His heart was perhaps no longer cold and closed.

"Let's face what's next together." I said softly, extending my hand to him firmly, conveying trust and support.

He slowly reached out his hand and held mine. At that moment, it seemed as if we saw our dreams and ideals shining again. Although we have experienced vicissitudes, we are still full of hope. We will bear the possible pain and challenges of the future together, but at the same time we will also work hard to find new light and a way out.