"Very well.. Revoryution."
The Revoryution is taken inside the palace. In front of Vincent Beaufort.
"First of all. Let me confirm.
You.. Ryujiro Kurogane. Are you the kid I met during the massacre? Your face says it all."
Ryujiro: "Hmm.. You've got it right. I'm the same kid. But are YOU the same person who saved me?.. Or have you changed.
Vincent Beaufort.."
Vincent smiles: "That depends on your perspective.
I have a favor to ask. Can the other members of your group go outside. Except for the interpreter."
Ryujiro: "And why do you want that?"
Vincent: "I have social anxiety. It's better for me to." *coughs*
"It's better for me to have a one on one conversation."
Ryujiro: "Hmm. Do as he says, Revoryution.
If anything happens, I'll give you the signal to come in."
The other members leave the room, leaving Ryujiro and Vasilisa.
Vincent smiles: "You've grown so much, Ryujiro Kurogane. I'm glad."
- "Hmm.."
- "The truth is.. I haven't got much time left."
Ryujiro: "What do you mean? You're not old or something."
Vincent: "You're right.. I'm not.
But look at these hair of mine.. notice any changes?"
Ryujiro sees that Vincent's hair have gotten unevenly white at the back.
Vincent: "And you can see my face too.. There's no shine on it. It's pale.. fading into darkness.
I look old at the age of 37.. I've got a condition called Werner Syndrome. I'm ageing rapidly.. And I'll die soon.. probably in less than five years."
Ryujiro: "I see.. Mr. Vincent Beaufort. I've always wanted to thank you for saving me that day. I'll always remember you, like I have until now.
Why did you bring us here. Any specific reason?"
Vincent: "Hmm.. Death is approaching. So I'm prepared. And I don't fear it anymore.
So rather than dying as a useless person.. I want to tell you everything. Even if I immediately get killed.
The truth.
About the absolute ruler, Yaztahruis.
And about this world.
TO BE CONTINUED