Chapter 638
"What is it that I have to offer?"
The old man thinks to himself for a moment, then speaks again.
"I could offer many things. Our ancient techniques, allowing one to let go of their physical body and even separate from the system itself; however, you have awakened your true core and have begun to walk down a far different path. Learning our way would only be a hindrance to your progression."
He smiles.
"What I can offer you is new information. I've studied this world and awaited this day for over three centuries. My natural end is near, and I feel it is my duty to pass on knowledge to a candidate for the throne I believe will serve this world's future the best."
He chuckles to himself while looking back up at the ceiling.
"And what is it that I want? Nothing is free in this world anymore, isn't that right...?"
He sighs, and the two younger men by his sides, who look not much older than myself, still stare at me with eyes of awe.
"All I want is to make sure this world stays in the hands of the humans. That we do not become merely a number, forgotten in the cosmic scale of the system's great game. Could I at least have your word that you will never forget your humanity?"