Rise of the Lustful Evil Monarch (Re)

Chapter 626: The Pride of an Artifact Refiner

A normal person would naturally become furious after being insulted by him.

But Ethan, he didn’t even seem to realize that he was insulting people.

Everything he said sounded completely sincere.

That made him even more infuriating.

"Pardon my rudeness, Your Majesty."

The frail-looking old man suddenly straightened his bent back.

The slight stoop that had made him appear as though a strong gust of wind could knock him over completely disappeared.

His cloudy old eyes suddenly became sharp and imposing, while an astonishing vigor erupted from his aged body.

"If I had known that Your Majesty had summoned me here together with the finest collection that I forged through decades of my blood, sweat, and countless sleepless nights..."

His voice gradually rose, and his long white beard trembled violently as he spoke.

"...only to have them treated so casually before an arrogant and unruly child who possesses neither respect for his elders nor the slightest reverence for the heavens...then I would never have accepted this invitation, even if refusing had cost me this old life."

His thunderous voice echoed throughout the study, and every sentence carried obvious indignation.

Tiny droplets of saliva flew from his mouth while his beard and loose robes shook from the force of his emotions.

The harmless old craftsman who had appeared quiet and indifferent only moments ago had vanished completely.

Standing before everyone now was a proud master craftsman whose dignity had been trampled upon.

The atmosphere inside the room instantly became unbearably awkward.

Even Shixea couldn’t conceal the embarrassment flashing across her beautiful face.

For perhaps the first time that day, the usually composed Queen found herself completely at a loss for words.

An awkward stiffness settled over her expression.

She knew Master Drogo far too well.

Within the entire branch of the Artifact Refiner Association in Ice Emperor City, he was recognized as the finest Grade Three Artifact Refiner.

His status wasn’t something that could simply be measured by how powerful a mage he was.

People like him and high-ranking potion masters as well were notorious for their eccentric personalities.