Chapter 233
His mind was so crammed with thoughts and stray emotions that it felt suffocating.
“...I... I thought you...”
At first, he had believed Gio was human.
But as time went on, he came to understand that wasn’t the case. Humans, on average, lived to about 50. Even the very fortunate ones rarely reached beyond a hundred. He had once wondered whether the new humanity might have longer lifespans—but that too proved unlikely.
What human could mold another person into a pulsing mass of meat and keep them alive for 281 years?
“...I remember... calling out to you.”
The memory had returned belatedly.
“I... I definitely... in that cramped prison...”
“You called for me.”
“I was terrified. The loneliness was unbearable, and the pain lasted so long that my mind blurred. I couldn’t stand it anymore. I didn’t want to be there anymore...”
“I’d say you endured more than enough.”
“......”