Chapter 109
Celine removed her hand from the man’s shoulder, and the golden divine power that had been swirling around him gradually dissipated.
His complexion, though still pale, looked considerably better than it had before she treated him. At least now, he no longer seemed on the brink of collapsing from exhaustion.
“I’ve done all I can,” Celine said softly. “But…”
“You were about to say that complete healing is impossible, weren’t you?” the man interrupted, his voice calm.
“…I’m sorry. It’s my own limitations…” Celine lowered her gaze in regret.
“There’s no need to apologize,” the man reassured her. “I was already at death’s door. Thanks to you, I’ve been granted a bit more time. How could I possibly blame you for that? Please, don’t speak so harshly of yourself.”
He knew well that the scythe of death still loomed close. Yet, the way he faced his impending fate with such acceptance was both admirable and unsettling.
“When I chose to undergo the Ascension Ritual, I already made peace with this outcome,” the man stated.
Hearing the unfamiliar term, Celine couldn’t help but ask, “The Ascension Ritual?”