The most powerful wizard in the magic world

He stood in front of the female apprentice's body, with complex emotions surging in his heart, including the joy of victory and deep regret.

"Is this what you wanted?" A cold voice came from the darkness. Gerlin turned around and saw Salmo, who was once his mentor but now his enemy. Salmo's eyes flashed with rage like fire, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"I have no choice!" Gerlin clenched his fists tightly, the power of the Fallen Star still surging in his blood. He knew that he was on the edge, but he would never let anyone blame him. "Her curse made me lose everything. Are you going to hold me responsible for this?"

"Responsibility is never an excuse to escape." Salmo took a step forward, as if trying to get closer to him, "After all, you did not redeem her, but turned her into a force of destruction. You don't understand the true meaning of the Fallen Star at all."

Gerlin snorted coldly, a bitter smile appeared on his lips, "I understand very well. Strength does not mean salvation. Sometimes, facing an irreversible fate, resistance is the only choice."

"Your stubbornness will lead you into deeper darkness." Salmo's tone softened a little, as if trying to communicate with him, "Even if she is dead, you can still choose to save the hope she left behind. You can end it all."

"Hope?" A look of disbelief flashed across Gellin's eyes, followed by a painful whisper, "Can I get hope from her body? I ended it all with my own hands. Am I still the one who can save her?"

Salmo sighed, his voice low and magnetic, as if he was questioning Gerling's soul: "The real fall is not death, but despair of life. You have to walk out of this tragedy and learn to redeem yourself."

"Redeem yourself?" Gerling's laughter was full of mockery. "Do you think I still have a chance? I lost her. What else is worth keeping?"

At this moment, the air around them seemed to become more solemn and the situation became tense. Gerlin could feel the approach of Salmo, and his heartbeat accelerated, becoming unusually rapid.

"I never thought of giving up on you, Gerlin." Salmo's eyes were as deep as fire. "I have been waiting for you to find your true self. No matter what happens, you are worth saving."

"You can't save me, Salmo," Gerling whispered, his words revealing despair. "I'm already a killer. I can't turn back."

"Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. What matters is whether you can draw strength from them and get back on track." Salmo's tone became firm, and he extended his hand to Gerlin, "Come on, I will help you find your light."

Gerling's eyes moved between the outstretched hand and the surrounding shadows. The struggle deep in his heart made him hesitate, and finally, he raised his downcast eyes, as if longing for some kind of salvation.

"I..." He tried to speak, but was drowned by endless guilt, and his voice was erratic, "I have made my choice."

"Yes, you made your choice, but you also have the right to change it." Salmo's voice was like a beam of hope. "Those regrets and pains will not disappear, but you can turn them into strength and move on."

"Move forward?" Gerling repeated softly, an indescribable emotion surging in his heart, as if a long-closed door was slowly opening deep in his soul.

"Yes." Salmo nodded firmly, "No matter how dark it is, there will always be light. This road may be difficult, but please believe that true courage lies in changing yourself and making up for your mistakes."

"Make up for the mistake..." Gerlin felt a little warmth, and the emotion in his heart that was severed by the dead female apprentice quietly revived. "Do you really believe that I can still find that path?"

"As long as you are willing to take the first step, the road ahead will be revealed." A smile appeared on Salmo's face. "Let go of the burden of the past and embrace the possibilities in front of you."

"How do I start?" Gerling's voice lowered, revealing a hint of fragility and anticipation, with hope and fear intertwined in his heart.

Salmo stepped closer, as if making an important decision. "First, you need to face your heart. Acknowledge the loss and pain, then you can find the answers. Perhaps, start with her remains and think about our goals."

Gerlin was silent for a while, with mixed emotions in his heart. The face of the female apprentice before her death appeared in his mind, and her gentle smile instantly filled his heart with regret and pain.

"I can't go back to the past." The voice drowned in sorrow was like a false whisper, "She is dead, I can't change what happened before."

"But you can change the future through your actions." Salmo nodded slightly and looked at him encouragingly, "Are you willing to fight for her and for your soul?"

"I... am willing." Gerlin suddenly felt a strong determination surge in his heart, "Perhaps this is the only way to comfort her soul in heaven."

"Very good." Salmo smiled and slowly put down his hand. "Now, let's face the next challenge together. This is not only about you and me, there are more hopes waiting for us."

Gellin opened his eyes wide, and seemed to have found the strength to move forward again. His hesitation was like a spring breeze, and a clear goal flashed in his mind.

"I will make myself stronger and overcome all this!" His words were firm and powerful, and the previous despair gradually subsided.

"That's what I want to hear." Salmo's smile grew warmer, as if conveying some kind of power and responsibility to him. "Remember our goal. You are not alone."

As they talked, the surrounding environment seemed to change. The dark clouds dispersed, and the faint light penetrated the haze and shone directly in, rekindling a fire of hope in Gerling's heart. He knew that this was the moment of his rebirth. Although the future was still bumpy, he would never escape again.