Chapter 2390

"He always has a retort for everything," Yasmin mused.

Fred shook his head. "I was only trying to look after you, Your Majesty. I told you Hylanders are cunning and untrustworthy. They're probably trying to persuade you to abandon the experiment, but you mustn't fall for it. Remember why we've invested so much time in this research. If you give up now, all our efforts will be wasted!"

He spread his arms, speaking with emotion. "That's exactly what they want. But if the experiment succeeds, we can rule the world with immortality! It will threaten everyone, including the Hylanders. That's why they don't want us to succeed. Perhaps..." He paused, then said slyly, "Perhaps they're conducting similar research in secret!"

"Is that possible?" Yasmin asked, alarmed.

"Of course! You know Rhea…" Fred caught himself. "Oh, yes, what happened to—"

"She's conducting experiments now," Yasmin replied.

Taken aback, Fred caught on and laughed. "See? She doesn't care who she works for, as long as it benefits her. This is why I always say Hylanders are untrustworthy! Anyway, there's something I must tell you, Your Majesty. Rhea's researching an invisibility potion."

"An invisibility potion?" Yasmin frowned, hearing this for the first time.

"Yes! Besides her, a secret institution in Hyderland is also researching it. So you see, they're conducting secret experiments just like us. How dare they tell us to give up! You mustn't fall into their trap!" Fred continued, "You must understand that I'm a Yudonian, and we share similar goals. That's not the case with the Hylanders. You must consider this carefully, Your Majesty."

The queen fell silent. Fred studied her expression before continuing. "Even if I die during the experiment, you mustn't stop it. Remember why you began this research, Your Majesty. You shouldn't, and mustn't, give up for the sake of the nation and the cause."

"It's hard to stop what has already begun," Yasmin said thoughtfully. "Fred, are you truly ready?"

She looked at him over her shoulder, her gaze unreadable. Fred was excited and spirited.

"I've long been ready, Your Majesty! You may begin now. I'm willing to sacrifice myself for the experiment!"

Yasmin looked at him intensely, then turned her wheelchair and rolled out of the room. Fred stared after her and let out a fit of maniacal laughter. After some distance, Yasmin glanced back at Fred's room and pursed her lips.