For once, Liam was the one to exude a solemnity capable of taking over the entire area.
The Alchemy Elder obviously didn't miss that, and his grumpiness took the backseat. As angry as he was, he could only imagine what his disciple had gone through until now.
After all, for someone as genuine as Liam, keeping that secret must have felt like torture, especially from his Master.
Also, there was some praiseworthiness to the whole matter. Liam could be weak, clueless, and foolish, but his heart was in the right place. His loyalty was so admirable that the Elder might almost forget his anger, with almost being the key word.
"Stand up and don't look so pathetic," The Alchemy Elder snorted, his grumpiness taking control. "Now that I know that you can endure more, I'll work you like a horse. You'll have plenty of time to look pathetic after my new training sessions."
