Chapter 15: Arrival at Blackreach City
Reflecting on the old man's words, Dusk felt as though he had just unraveled a truth so insane it bordered on madness.
But what if it were true? What did it matter? As long as it didn't stand in the way of his path to immortality, it was irrelevant.
And if it did become an obstacle—then even if he had to tear the heavens apart, he would erase it without hesitation.
He decided not to run anymore. Instead, he would speak to the old man face-to-face.
Not that he held much hope—after all, the old man's mental state seemed far from stable.
"Hello. Could you tell me more about this world?"
His tone was polite, his voice soft and calm. He didn't want to agitate the old man any further by raising his voice.
The old man froze for a moment. He looked down and saw a young man standing before him, seemingly appearing out of thin air.
Seconds later, his eyes widened. Shock overtook his face, as if he had just seen something beyond belief.
He suddenly shot to his feet and grabbed Dusk by the collar, startling him.
Dusk didn't know what the old man was planning, but he immediately gripped the man's wrists tightly—just in case he meant harm.