Chapter 318 - 275: Conquering Death
King Seleucus had finally, as he had long wished, met the legendary physician Carlo, dressed in his royal robes, holding his scepter, and wearing his crown. His regalia made him look like the most noble monarch in the world.
Carlo saw his fiery red hair and couldn’t help feeling a bit panicked. This was a descendant of the Divine!
The Divine Statues that received offerings day and night in the Temple were not just distant figures, but real and true beings. King Seleucus, being a Demigod, was one of the best proofs of that.
"Carlo, I have heard countless tales about you."
King Seleucus’s voice was not loud, but it filled the entire Palace with its authority.
In that small Kingdom where Carlo had been, she never lacked for experiences meeting with Kings. However, to compare any of those monarchs with King Seleucus would be an insult to him. Apart from having a much greater authority than his predecessors, he also possessed an air of deadly seriousness that came from being battle-hardened.
"Your Majesty, I deeply apologize. Over the years, I’ve heard your decree summoning me several times. However, in order not to disappoint Your Majesty, I have been desperately searching for the method to Eternal Life, and only now have I made adequate preparations to come to this magnificent Palace."
King Seleucus was very pleased with these words. It seemed that Carlo had not been simply refusing him, but was rather exhausting herself for his sake.
He slowly spoke,
"I understand you, Carlo. Here in the Palace, I have summoned countless extraordinary individuals, yet not one has been able to alleviate my worries.
Among them, there were those versed in the Ancient Language, sages from various places, who, after several unsuccessful attempts, advised me that the path to Eternal Life was arduous and obstructed. But I cannot accept coming away empty-handed."