Chapter 387 – Sul Lotus Blood [4]
The old man watched as Kaden and Inara walked away, blending into the crowd, as their last words echoed inside his mind.
"I can't help you, old beggar." Kaden had said, his voice low with regret. "Everything in you seems to be in an irreversible state of dying. How is it even possible?"
"How?" the old beggar had responded, laughing. "A troublesome madman trying to drag me with him. But I am not asking for help. I don't need any, suicidal boy. I have made peace with the inevitable."
"Then what would you wish at this point?" Kaden had asked next, Inara listening beside him, her face puzzled by the strange exchange.
"The Red Crown says many things that are only true in fantasy books and legends meant to make children sleep. But there is one thing I agree with you on, boy."
The beggar had bared his rusty yellow teeth.
