Chapter 613 Simon frowned in confusion .

Mr.

Eslinger , Ive never understood why youre so determined to control the Aickers .

I mean , with your abilities , you could easily build your own powerful legacy .

Bane snorted coldly .

What do you know about my ambitions ? Cedric and I were once fellow apprentices under the same mentor , Mr.noveldrama

Gregory Sivan .

From the start , Cedric was inferior to me in every way whether in medicine , combat , or earning Mr.

Sivans favor .

The man wasnt even in my league .

Simon looked skeptical .

If thats true , then why are you here all alone ? Meanwhile , Mr.

Aicker has established a family empire thats thriving in Jayrodale .

Banes expression darkened , his face twisting into a grimace .

Funny you should ask .

My story isnt too different from yours .

He paced slowly as he continued .

Cedric was a nobody at the Advanced Medical Institute , a clown obsessed with weird herbs and remedies .

I was respected , one of the Institutes top figures , while he was ignored by everyone .

But somehow , that pathetic fool became Mr.

Sivans favorite .

Bane clenched his jaw as his voice grew harsher .

Mr.

Sivan even married off his daughter , our junior apprentice Beatrice , to that loser ! Simons eyes widened in shock .

Wait , are you telling me youre just like me , who had his girl stolen ? Damn .

Banes scarred face twitched as he suppressed the urge to slap Simon .

Watch your mouth ! My case is nothing like yours .

He sneered .

Sure , Cedric inherited Mr.

Sivans legacy and got Beatrice , but I didnt fall behind him in terms of skill or power .

Still , Mr.

Sivan kept favoring him more over time , which drove me mad .

I repeatedly asked why he treated me so unfairly .

He explained , Every time , he berated me , saying I was arrogant and lacked the humility necessary for medicine .

He scolded me , telling me to learn from Cedrics dedication and perseverance .

He even said that Cedrics slow , methodical approach was the true path to success .

Bane scoffed bitterly .

As if Id believe that nonsense .

Eventually , I couldnt take it anymore .

I broke into his hidden chamber , stole a manual on toxic arts , and began mastering it in secret .

Then , on the day Mr.

Sivan married Beatrice to Cedric , I crashed the wedding .

I injured Mr.

Sivan , kidnapped Beatrice , and made a spectacle of myself .

He chuckled darkly before saying , That was my moment of glory .

Far better than you , stumbling around naked after fleeing the Aicker residence .

You think you can compare yourself to me ? he taunted , his gaze sharp and condescending .

Simon gritted his teeth , swallowing his humiliation .

Youre right .

I dont measure up to you .

But look at yourself youre hiding from the world and wanted by the Advanced Medical Institute .

All those grand stories dont really match your current situation , do they ? Banes eyes blazed with fury .

Bullshit ! If it werent for the poison arts ravaging my body , causing constant skin decay that I have to suppress , I wouldnt be in hiding ! I also killed several disciples when I defected , and Mr.

Sivan died not long after I injured him .

Thats why the Institute put a bounty on my head .

Sure , the Institute is powerful , but Ive killed every hunter they sent after me , he added with a cold laugh .

Unfortunately , Cedric also hunted me relentlessly back them .

I was forced to abandon Beatrice during my escape .

1/2 Chapter 613 That failure … its the one regret that haunts me to this day