Even amidst the awe-inspiring presence of the immortal, there was no hesitation in Riley's tone, no trace of fear.
The old man's gaze lingered on him, as if weighing his very soul.
Then, with a nod of approval, he spoke again, his voice imbued with wonder.
"Heroic, noble, and wise… now I understand why you have been able to build such a sovereign domain, even without formal knowledge or guidance. Truly, your mind and spirit are extraordinary."
He paused, letting his words settle like a stone thrown into still water.
Then his eyes glittered with an almost mischievous light.
"Tell me, Riley Rice… do you wish to live forever?"
The air seemed to freeze.
A thousand voices were caught in throats, and the people who had been bowing and trembling now gasped audibly, a mixture of shock, disbelief, and excitement.
Whispers spread like wildfire: Live forever? Could it be possible?
The implications of immortality made their hearts race and their imaginations run wild.
