Chapter 16: A compromise.
"Very good son, you did splendidly, I’m proud of you. Yes, this is what an Astrodial should be."
Martins was headed back to the bed after he had safely placed the chest on the shelf, where it belonged.
Sylus, on the other hand—
’Why am I still shaking?’
On the outside, he looked calm, but underneath, he knew how close he was to almost dying a second time.
If it weren’t for his experiences in his former life, there was no doubt the snake of the west would have eaten him then and there.
And from what he read in the books, while the snake devours you, you are not allowed to die until it has completely eaten you up bit by bit.
Quite scary when you think about it. That was basically being eaten alive.
’Luck finally looked my way.’
Still wearing the proud smile on his face, Martins settled on the couch opposite his son.
Now resting his arms on the armrest, he began,
