Chapter 207: Take care Blood God
Damon just stood there studying the guy. The old man was anything but simple. He was manipulative, always three moves ahead and holding a backup plan behind his back, and yet today, he looked tired. Not physically, his posture was still straight, his robes flawless. There was just something off about him.
"You helped me more than you think." Damon shook his head.
"But it’s still not enough to make you stay?" Artimius smiled.
Damon paused. He understood what the old man meant. By staying, he would be choosing to participate in the clan’s dealings and, in the end, it wouldn’t be different from joining the clan.
And Damon did not want to do that.
Artimius exhaled through his nose, the barest twitch of disappointment crossing his features. "I suppose I already know your answer. Well, carry on then. This is not the time and place to discuss the future. I don’t know when we will be able to meet each other again, but when we do, I hope we get a chance to spar a little the next time. All this talking is making me feel very old."
Damon was surprised. He didn’t expect their conversation to end so simply.
"Sylvara will be accompanying you to your new location. I can offer you protection for another month at most. These safe locations are known only to me and Sylvara. There should not be any unexpected guests. Sylvara can fill you in on other details. Take care, Blood God. The nine families are not to be taken lightly. You would be wise not to underestimate them."
With that, the old man gave him a nod and walked over to one side of the hangar to stand quietly.