Chapter 303: Seeing Tang Luo Ke

"His spiritual power is surging too quickly for his Beast Bone to handle, leaving him in a constant Berserk state. We administer sedatives to him on a regular schedule, but they’re becoming less and less effective."

"At first, one dose of the sedative was effective for seven days. Later, it dropped to three. Now... it can probably only pacify him for about six hours."

When speaking of the patient’s condition, the young physician’s tone grew serious. His brow furrowed. "Even if you get to see Lord Locke this time, he will most likely be in a Berserk state. You need to be prepared."

In the young physician’s opinion, this pampered Rabbit Clan Lady was probably just acting out of misplaced sympathy, wanting to pay Lord Locke a visit.

This wouldn’t actually help Lord Locke’s condition at all. It might even be counterproductive—

’What if Lord Locke catches her scent? He could become even more violently Berserk, and the sedative’s effectiveness might diminish even further.’

However, His Majesty the King had already given the order.

No matter how reluctant he was, he had to escort this Rabbit Clan Lady there.

「The treatment base, deep within the Royal Palace.」

A massive structure stood in the valley. A transport vehicle took them down from there, arriving at a heavily guarded treatment facility exclusively for the Imperial Weapon.

The treatment area was even more sterile and white than she had imagined, the air thick with the smell of disinfectant. When the electronic door slid open, it revealed medical personnel in heavy-duty protective gear, making Yu Zhizhi look completely out of place.

The masked medical staff bowed to them.

Then they exited in a quiet, orderly fashion.

The area outside was under full surveillance, with connections to every corner of the treatment facility.

The young physician led the young Rabbit Clan female through a series of electronic doors, finally stopping before a wide, floor-to-ceiling glass wall—

Inside was the room where Tang Luo Ke was being "held."

An instrument by the door displayed his vitals and physical status.

A robot had administered a sedative three hours ago, and he was now in a deep sleep.

"Ms. Zhi Zhi," the young physician said calmly. "You can only see him from here."

The room behind the glass was bare, completely devoid of furnishings.

There was only a large, white bed.

A figure was curled up on the bed. Yu Zhizhi couldn’t resist stepping closer to the glass, where she saw a drooping black wolf tail—

’It’s his partial Beast Form.’

In this state, Tang Luo Ke was a Wolf Beastman, his body much larger than his human form. His breathing sounded like the low growl of a wild beast.

Gradually, Tang Luo Ke, deep in his sedative-induced sleep, caught the faint scent of jasmine.

He slowly opened his eyes.

The Beast Form on the bed stirred. Following his instincts, Tang Luo Ke turned to look. Outside the treatment room, a petite figure stood before the glass wall. His scarlet wolf eyes widened slightly, thinking he must be mistaken.

Tang Luo Ke swung himself off the bed.

The young physician standing behind Yu Zhizhi instinctively tensed up.

’The last time, Lord Locke shattered this very glass with a single punch and went on a rampage. Even though they’ve reinforced it, his Strength is also constantly growing...’

As the Wolf Beastman approached, an oppressive aura radiated through the glass wall. His towering figure cast a shadow on the floor, completely enveloping the young Rabbit Clan female.

Seeing Tang Luo Ke in his partial Beast Form, Yu Zhizhi felt no fear at all. She couldn’t help but take a step forward, placing her hands on the cold glass.

"Tang..."

she called out softly.

In his partial Beast Form, Tang Luo Ke retained almost no human features; he looked like a bipedal Wolf Beast. He lowered his head, his scarlet wolf eyes fixed on the petite female rabbit before him, a thick sheet of glass standing between them.

’The young Rabbit Clan female is dressed exceptionally well today.’

’The formal court dress suits her perfectly. Her dark hair cascades down, her waist is slender, and she has to crane her snow-white neck and rise onto her tiptoes just to see him clearly.’

The boundless rage spreading through Tang Luo Ke showed faint signs of receding.

He opened his mouth, and a deep, hoarse voice, like that of a Wolf Beast, rumbled from his throat. "...I’m sorry."

Yu Zhizhi froze.

The young physician behind her also stared in astonishment.

’...The Empire’s most powerful War Weapon, a monster in a perpetual Berserk state... and his first words to the Rabbit Clan Lady are an apology?’

Tang Luo Ke was wracked with guilt for losing the young female in the Sad Dragon Cave. He’d wanted to break out of the treatment base countless times, especially after learning the little rabbit had been captured by the Deep Sea Empire—

The blood feud between the Deep Sea and Varolan was enough to dye the entire ocean red.

Tang Luo Ke couldn’t bear to imagine what fate would befall the little rabbit in the hands of the enemy Empire.

The Wolf Beast averted his gaze, turning sideways. He didn’t want the little rabbit to see the bloodthirsty hatred in his eyes, afraid it would frighten her. "...I’ll kill them."

He wouldn’t spare a single person who had bullied his little rabbit.

Yu Zhizhi seemed to understand what Tang Luo Ke meant.

She quickly shook her head.

"Tang—"

The Rabbit Clan girl called out gently, taking two steps to the side, trying to catch Tang Luo Ke’s gaze once more.

Yu Zhizhi looked up at the Wolf Beastman before her and said earnestly, "I wasn’t hurt. Look—"

She began to roll up her sleeve. The lace trim brushed against her delicate skin as she slowly revealed a section of her fair arm.

Yu Zhizhi was desperately trying to prove it.

’That she was fine.’

’That nothing had happened to her.’

’So please, don’t blame yourself. Don’t be sad.’

Tang Luo Ke looked over, and the wolf tail behind him gave a slow wag.

He was about to speak when he felt that familiar, murky power surging within him. His wolf eyes narrowed instantly.

Forcing himself to stand straight, he avoided looking into the young female’s beautiful eyes.

"I’m a little tired. I want to get some sleep."

Yu Zhizhi slowly lowered her sleeve. "Okay. Then you should get some sleep. I’ll..."

’I’ll stay here with you for a while,’ she wanted to say.

But Tang Luo Ke cut her off. "You should leave now. Come back another time."

The young physician silently looked away.

He glanced at the monitor. The fluctuating numbers were becoming increasingly alarming. ’It looks like Lord Locke is about to go Berserk again.’

Yu Zhizhi nodded.

She turned and started to walk slowly toward the exit.

Partway there, she glanced back and saw Tang Luo Ke with his back to the glass, a lonely figure.

As she was about to leave the treatment room, she looked back one last time. She saw that the Wolf Beast’s back was now slightly hunched over, as if he were enduring immense pain.

One of Tang Luo Ke’s wolf claws was pressed against the glass, slowly smearing a streak of blood across it.

The young physician urged, "Please leave. Quickly."

’Any longer and it’ll be dangerous.’

Yu Zhizhi’s eyes suddenly reddened. Hitching up the hem of her fluffy skirt, she ran back to the glass wall—

’She finally understood why she’d felt so uneasy.’

’It was just like when she was a child, watching the lions and tigers at the zoo. Tang Luo Ke was trapped inside, too.’

She had also come this time to see if her awakened "Evolution" talent could help him.

Tang Luo Ke slowly sank to the ground, covering one wolf eye with his hand as his entire body trembled. Searing waves of heat tore through him. All his human reason was fading away, leaving only bestial instinct...

But he still remembered the scent of the young female.

This was different from his previous rampages.

This time, even with only his bestial instincts remaining, he was desperately trying to hold back.