Chapter 961 Master


    On the way to Vermillion Base, Cosmos looked at Anthony. “If Dave finds out and mes us, you


    must say that you forced me to take you!”


    Upon hearing that, Anthony nced at him. “Aren''t you embarrassed to let a child take the me


    for you?”


    “A child?” Upon hearing those words, Cosmos scoffed. “Don''t tter yourself by considering yourself


    a child. Tell me, how many children are there like you?”


    Taking a deep breath, Anthony thought for a moment, then nodded. “All right. Have it your way.”


    “Also... there''s something else I need your help with,” Cosmos said.


    Anthony thought. I knew it. One who offers unsolicited hospitality must be harboring evil intentions.


    As he was walking out, the fact that Cosmos caught up with him said it all.


    Anthony looked at him. “What favor?”


    “For you, it might just be a matter of saying a few nice words,” Cosmos said.


    Anthony narrowed his eyes, then looked at him. “Is this rted to Nat?”


    Hearing that, Cosmos quickly nodded. “I knew you could definitely guess it! As expected, you''re


    really smart. You''re a genius!”


    “I know!” Anthony responded immediately, then looked at him and said calmly, “Skip the


    compliments and just get to the point.”


    The smile of Cosmos hung awkwardly in the air. He hesitated before speaking. “So, should I just go


    ahead and say it without any further ado?”


    “Speak!” Anthony nodded.


    “I-I would like to take Nat as my master. I wonder if you could put in a good word for me?”


    “No way!” Anthony tly refused.


    “Hold on, but you just told me to say it!”


    “I let you speak, but that doesn''t mean I agreed with your request,” Anthony casually remarked.


    Stumped, Cosmos hesitated before asking, “Hold on. Why can''t it be done?”


    “There are many reasons. Which one would you like to hear?” Anthony asked.


    Cosmos had no way of knowing his reasons. He blinked and then said, “Why don''t you tell me all


    about it?”


    “Firstly, Nat is incredibly beautiful.”


    Cosmos was puzzled. “I get that, but what does her beauty have to do with her not taking


    disciples?”


    “I''m afraid you might have inappropriate thoughts about Nat!”


    Cosmos said, “How is that possible?”


    “What do you mean it''s impossible? Are you saying Nat isn''t beautiful?”


    “She is undoubtedly beautiful, but I''m not that kind of person. And honestly, I only have feelings of


    respect and admiration toward Nat. Beyond that, there really isn''t anything else!”


    Upon hearing that, Anthony slightly raised his eyebrows.


    “The second reason is due to concerns for your personal safety.”


    “What do you mean?”


    “You should be aware of this as well. My daddy is a jealous man. He''s okay with everything else,


    but when ites to Nat, he gets upset and jealous whenever any attractive person gets close to


    her. So, aren''t you afraid that my daddy will target you?” Anthony asked.


    Cosmos pondered for a moment. When he asked for Natasha''s contact information during her first


    visit to the base, Keh was indeed displeased. Thetter''s dissatisfaction was clearly written on


    his face.


    At that thought, Cosmos frowned.


    Anthony''s mouth twitched slightly after he noticed that.


    Just when he thought Cosmos would give up, thetter suddenly uttered, “I''m not afraid!”


    “Huh?”


    “Boss J is upset because he doesn''t understand fully. Once he trulyprehends, he''ll realize that


    my sole intention is to pursue knowledge!”


    “That''s what you think. What if my daddy doesn''t see it that way, and he actually targets you?”


    “If that''s really how Boss J reacts, I''ll ept it. As long as I can acknowledge Nat as my master, I


    fear nothing!” Cosmos enunciated.


    The determination in his speech was as if he was staking his life on it.


    A smile involuntarily crept up on Anthony''s face after he listened to Cosmos'' speech.


    “Is that okay?” Cosmos asked him.


    “There''s another main reason!” Anthony said.


    Hearing that, Cosmos frowned in unease, “What?”


    “Nat has never intended to take on any disciples, and her identity is rather sensitive. If her identity


    were to be revealed, it could potentially bring about fatal trouble,” Anthony said in a low voice.


    After a momentary daze, Cosmos looked at Anthony and asked, “W-What identity are you talking


    about?”


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    Anthony looked at him, leaning in mysteriously. Once he was close to Cosmos'' ear, he whispered,


    “It''s a secret.”


    Cosmos said, “You''re not trying to bamboozle me with all this, are you?”


    Anthony just smiled without saying a word.


    Cosmos looked at him, took a deep breath, and then said, “No matter what it is, my determination is


    set. Regardless of any threats or difficulties, I will try. Whether you help or not, I have chosen this


    master.”


    “That depends on whether Nat epts you or not!”


    “If she doesn''t recognize me, I''ll kneel until she does!”


    Upon hearing that, Anthony immediately responded, “Don''t say I''m not generous. I''ll definitely get


    you a thick cushion when the timees!”


    Hearing Anthony''s teasing tone, Cosmos furrowed his brows. “So, you''re saying you won''t help?”


    After keeping him in suspense for quite a while, Anthony finally rxed and said, “For this matter, I


    need to go back and probe Nat''s thoughts and see what her opinion is.”


    “So, you''re agreeing?” Cosmos asked.


    “It''s not exactly a promise, but I feel... Nat has a unique fondness for you!” Anthony said, ncing at


    him.


    “A unique fondness for me? Where does it show?” Cosmos asked, its eyes suddenly seeming to


    ignite with life.


    Anthony''s gaze was fixed ahead, his eyes slightly squinted. “All these years, not a single hacker has


    ever managed to add Nat on WhatsApp. You''re the first.”


    Cosmos was stunned. “A-Are you serious?”


    Anthony nodded. “Yes.”


    “So, does that mean I have a chance?” Cosmos asked.


    “I really don''t know about that,” Anthony said. “Nat''s thoughts areplex and hard to guess. I truly


    have no idea.”


    Cosmos perceived that slight variation in treatment as a great opportunity.


    “What does Nat, my master, like to eat and y?” Cosmos immediately asked.


    “Your master? But Nat hasn''t even agreed yet!”


    “Whether she agrees or not, that''s only a matter of time. I''ll address her in this manner for now and


    it will gradually be a reality!” said Cosmos.


    Upon hearing that, Anthony couldn''t help but burst intoughter.


    “Quick, tell me what she likes so I can tter herter,” Cosmos said.


    “I''m afraid my daddy will throw you out before you even get close.”


    “No worries. If they kick me out, I''ll just run back in until Boss J stops kicking me out. In any case,


    I''ve set my mind on this.” Cosmos enunciated.


    At that moment, Anthony suddenly thought of Miguel.


    Back then, he was just like this, indiscriminately knelt down as soon as he saw Anthony.


    Without even asking if Anthony agreed, Miguel started calling him master.


    At that thought, Anthony couldn''t help but smile.


    Sometimes, the bond between people was just so extraordinary. He didn''t know when it started, but


    even if he was reluctant to admit it verbally, in his heart, he had long epted Miguel as his


    apprentice.


    Unbeknownst to him, he found himself missing Miguel a bit. Anthony had been too busy the past


    few days, leaving him no time to check on Miguel. Once I''m done with all the work, I really should


    make time to visit him.