Chapter 73: Farewell (?)
0% For a brief moment, light returned to the man’s eyes. The first thing he did upon regaining consciousness was to surrender to despair.
“This...is no good. I have one last request. Kill me—before I lose myself completely.”
He was a true warrior nearing the 7th rank. Despite countless battles and brushes with death, nothing had ever broken him. And yet, here he lay, unharmed, accepting his end.
Utterly hollow, yet undeniably clear. Such was the fate of one consumed by Clouded Truth.
***The herb used in the dark elf elixir truly lived up to its reputation. The noble felt the surge of fire within him. With this power, no obstacle would stand in his way.
A day passed. Two. A fortnight.
“It burns...burns...!”
The noble writhed, consumed by a raging inferno inside him.
The unrefined essence of fire intensified, its heat growing ever fiercer—until it consumed him entirely.
***The retainers recalled their former lord’s commanding presence.
“You want to test me? Very well. I accept your challenge, insignificant creature.”