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Chapter 292: The Secret History of the Horadrim
"Holy cow, this is too amazing!" I exclaimed, crouching down and stepping through the Secret Door. As soon as my back foot stepped in, the Wall closed again. Although there was no Magic Torch, the Light inside was very sufficient — the structures above, below, left, and right emitted a faint Glow, making it look like broad daylight, as if one were in a dream.
Following this Path of Light, I didn't walk far before reaching the End. Inside was a sealed Small Hall less than ten square meters, completely bare, with only a Stone Coffin placed in the very center.
Geez, why do I keep seeing Coffins lately?
As I arrived, the profound and complex black Runes carved on this Stone Coffin began to light up with White Light. Finally, the White Light enveloped the entire Stone Coffin, and the intense Glow forced me to squint my Eyes.
The White Light gradually softened and condensed into a Light Mass. More and more Light gathered together, making this condensed Light Mass become viscous like Liquid. The Light Mass churned and constantly transformed into various shapes, finally stretching out and gradually forming hands, feet, and a Head, solidifying into a human-like form. The remaining White Light then condensed into Features, Hair, a beard, a White Robe, and a Staff.
An old Sorceress, composed of the Light Mass and appearing to be fifty or sixty years old, floated quietly in the center of the Great Hall. He wore a white Sorceress Robe, held an ancient brown Staff, and his neatly trimmed foot-long beard hung down to his chest. His wide hood cast a Shadow over his face, adding a touch of Mystery. Unlike the emaciated, deep-eyed old Sorcerers often seen in Western fantasy, his upright Body, though not exactly robust, didn't give the feeling that he'd fall over in a gust of Wind.
After the Light dissipated, the old Sorceress slowly opened his Eyes. These were Eyes that weren't particularly special, possessing the Vicissitudes of an old man and the wisdom of a Wise Person, yet they weren't sharp. His Gaze, when it fell upon you, didn't make you feel like your Soul was being seen through; instead, it was gentle. Coupled with his benevolent appearance, he gave the feeling of a Neighbor's Grandpa.
"Child, you've finally arrived." Perhaps it had been a long Time since he had spoken, as he slowly moved his lips. After a long period, he spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Are you... Lord Tal Rasha?" Looking at the kind old man before me, I asked hesitantly. Could a Powerful Existence whose Strength was enough to rival the Three Prime Evils actually be this seemingly unremarkable white-bearded old Sorceress? Even someone like Fara has more character than him.
"Yes, I am Tal Rasha. It's been so long since I've been out, it feels really good," the white-bearded Sorceress, or rather, Tal Rasha, blinked his Eyes and said with a sigh, tilting his Head back.
"..."
Was this narrow, enclosed Small Hall considered "being out" for him? I couldn't help but feel deep sympathy for his situation over the past thousand years.
"Did you call me here, Lord Tal Rasha?"
Thinking of his glorious History, I couldn't help but feel awe and respect, and my Voice became a bit more respectful. According to historical records, this was a great figure who Sacrificed himself for Sanctuary. With his Strength, I reckon even a Sneeze from him could kill me, this Little Druid, a thousand times over.
"Yes, child," he replied slowly and powerfully.
"Shouldn't you be in Act III, captured by the Three Prime Evils... that..."
"That's right, my Body and Soul were indeed imprisoned by Baal and them inside the Ancient Tomb in Act III. What you see now is just a trace of Consciousness I managed to preserve with the help of a damaged Soulstone. The Voice inside that Lacquered Plate of mine is also this."
"So that's how it is," I sighed. As expected of the Sorceress hailed as the strongest. He can even do things only seen in Cultivation Novels. A remarkable person is truly remarkable.
"I never expected to be able to see Lord Tal Rasha's true appearance here. It is truly my Honor. I wonder if you could give me a few Signatures?" After confirming the other party's Status, my first thought was to get a few Signatures, then sell them at a high price to the Mage Guild and make a fortune.
"..."
Looking at my eager expression, Tal Rasha was a bit speechless. What kind of person is this? He even wondered if he had chosen the wrong Candidate.
"Ahem, let's talk about that later, child. I asked you to come here because there are some important Matters."
"Yes, I am ready to do whatever it takes."
I had a solemn expression, but countless thoughts flashed through my mind. Entrusting Orphan Before Death? Divine Artifact? Or maybe an Empowerment, transferring all his Strength (Internal Force?) to me? Thinking of this, my heart couldn't help but pound.
"Child, would you mind telling me your Name?" Just when it seemed like the crucial moment, Tal Rasha suddenly changed the subject and started chatting about everyday things with me.
"Of course, it is my Honor. My Name is Wu Fan, my Class is Druid, I'm 26 years old (approximately), married, my Wife is Velas, I also have a Fiancée named Sarah, my Older Sister is called Sharna, my Home is in the Rogue Encampment, I also have a Villa in Lut Gholein, a maidservant named Marissa, and a few Close Friends..."
"Enough, enough, I understand completely!" Seeing my Stance as if I planned to list all my Ancestors, Tal Rasha quickly Interrupted, thinking to himself that he had truly encountered a strange Young Person.
"Alright, let's get to the main point." Seeing sweat break out on Tal Rasha's forehead, I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. Let's see if you dare to chat about everyday things and keep me waiting again.
"Child, the reason I asked you to come this time is to Plead with you for a few favors. Of course, I also have some Things to entrust to you here, which might be of some Help to you," Tal Rasha said with a smile, stroking his beard.
"Of course, Lord Tal Rasha, please feel free to give any instructions. Even if it means Sacrificing my Life, I will not hesitate." Hearing that there were Items to receive, I immediately put on a look of heroic self-Sacrifice. At first glance, I truly looked like a Hot-Blooded youth.
"Child, thank you for your kind intentions, but if you truly Sacrifice yourself, then I'll have a Headache," Tal Rasha smiled and continued.
"The first Matter is to find the King's Staff, the Viper Amulet, and the Treasure of our Horadrim — the Horadric Cube, and Save the imprisoned people of the Horadrim."
I was instantly Dumbfounded. Subconsciously, I checked my Inventory. Yep, not a single Item was missing.
"Hehe. Originally, this was a very troublesome Matter, and I was worried it would take up a lot of your Time. But I never expected these three Items to be right here. This is truly Providence! God truly hasn't abandoned our Horadrim."
"How did you know these three Items were in my hands, Lord?"
"Because these Items were created by our Horadrim. They carry the unique Aura of our Race. So even when they are in your Inventory, I can Feel them."
"So that's how it is. But Lord Tal Rasha, even though these three Items are in my hands, I can't use the Horadric Cube at all."
"It seems you already have some understanding of the Horadric Cube. That's even better. Don't worry, I will teach you the Method to use it later." Looking at the King's Staff, Viper Amulet, and Horadric Cube I took out, a trace of Nostalgia flashed in his Gaze.
"Ah, the Horadric Cube. It truly brings back Nostalgia. Back then, it was relying on it that I made my way step by step. I never expected that Time would fly by, and a thousand years would have already passed."
The Horadric Cube was actually the Item Tal Rasha used to rise to prominence back then? I was greatly startled. But thinking about it, according to Unofficial History, Tal Rasha not only had powerful Strength, but his Drop Rate also seemed particularly high. Considering the Stats that came with the Horadric Cube, that makes sense.
"I found the Horadric Cube in the Fallen Sun Shrine on the second floor of the Viper Temple. It turns out it's your Item, Lord. Why was it there?" If I don't understand, I ask. I've always been a humble and eager-to-learn child.
"This Matter is a long story. Back then, Great Demon Lord Baal, whom I had Sealed, escaped from the Soulstone. After that, I was always worried about his revenge. At that Time, the Horadric Cube was still in my hands. I was afraid that if something happened to me, the Horadric Cube would fall into the hands of the Hell Clan. So I entrusted it to my disciple, Horazon Vizier. Along with the Horadric Staff, I had him take these two Items back to the clan. I never expected this Traitor..."
Saying this, Tal Rasha angrily slammed the Staff in his hand. The entire Death's Sanctuary suddenly shook. Its Power was comparable to an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. This is Tal Rasha, and this is just the Strength of a trace of his Consciousness? At this moment, I once again felt my own insignificance.
"This Traitor was actually seduced by the Three Prime Evils and Fallen into a Hellspawn. He was afraid that I would track him down by following the Aura of the Horadric Cube, so he secretly Sealed the Horadric Cube, which is inside the Fallen Sun Shrine you mentioned. The Key to opening our clan's Space-Time Gate — the Horadric Staff — was split into two halves, which are the King's Staff and the Viper Amulet, and he also hid them away. Finally, this Traitor, in order to forever imprison the Horadrim in the Desert Center, Sealed the Space-Time Gate, making it impossible for our Horadrim to step out of the Desert again."
Looking at Tal Rasha's old face, red with anger, I fell silent for a moment. So there was such an unknown History. No wonder the Horadrim haven't been heard from since Tal Rasha, as if they had vanished into thin air. The biggest guess at the time was that Baal, along with his other two Brothers, had wiped out the Horadrim. I never expected the Fact to be like this.
"Besides that Space-Time Gate, is there no other Method for your people to get out, Lord?"
"Alas, this is also a cage of our own making. Before the Hell Clan appeared, it was the most prosperous period for Magic Civilization. At that Time, half was to Guard our people, and the other half was to Show Off. Our clan united with over a hundred Elders and used the entire clan's Strength to set up a Super Magic Array in the Desert Periphery. In the end, it became a Cage that imprisoned ourselves. Fortunately, however, it is precisely because of the Existence of this Magic Array that the Demonic Grasp of the Three Great Demon Gods was also kept out. Otherwise, the Horadrim would have been annihilated long ago."
"So my current Quest is to use the Horadric Cube to combine the King's Staff and the Viper Amulet into the Horadric Staff, and then liberate the Horadrim?"
"That's right, child. However, it's not just the Horadrim in Act I; if possible, I hope you can also rescue the people in Act II and Act III. Most of our people have Magic Talent, and there are many valuable Magic Tomes within the clan. I believe these will add a brand new Life Force to Sanctuary." Perhaps thinking I wasn't too stupid, Tal Rasha's expression improved slightly.
"For Act I, the Items are already gathered, so there shouldn't be any problem. Act II won't be too difficult as long as there's Help from the Adventurer's Guild. The key is Act III..." I lowered my Head and said thoughtfully.
"No need to rush. The priority now is to rescue the people in Act I. As for Act III, they've been trapped for over a thousand years anyway, so I believe they won't mind this little bit of Time anymore. It depends on Opportunity," Tal Rasha sighed, his Tone unspeakably desolate.
"I will definitely complete it as soon as possible, and not fail your trust, Lord," I replied solemnly. I absolutely must Help with this. Even if Tal Rasha didn't say anything, I would Help. With the Horadrim, known as a Magic Race, joining, the Strength of Sanctuary is bound to increase further.
"Good, very good. However, child, there is one Matter I must remind you of. That Traitor might be hiding near the Space-Time Gate. When you go there, you must be extremely Careful. Although it's just a Projection, his Strength should not be underestimated."
"I understand." Tal Rasha's disciple, how weak could his Strength be? I estimate he's probably not much weaker than a Demon King. At that time, I really need to be a bit Cautious.
"The second Matter is my Personal Request. I hope you can continue listening. I believe you also know that I am not actually dead, but imprisoned within the Ancient Tomb of the Horadrim in Act III. As long as I gather the complete Tal Rasha's Set, I can break the Seal. So for the second Matter, child, I hope you can pay close attention. Perhaps this old set of Bones of mine can still do something for Sanctuary."
"I have indeed heard this Rumor. But what if the other Tal Rasha's Set Pieces are in the hands of the Three Prime Evils, I..." Geez, collecting the Tal Rasha's Set, this is a Quest that can get an Epic Imprint!
"Hehe, no need to worry. As the Master of the Set, although I don't know the exact location, I can Feel that the other four pieces are not in Baal's hands. Also, there's no need to be too anxious. Your current Level is not high enough yet. Perhaps fifty years, or even a hundred years from now, it will still be fine. As long as you can keep an eye out for them. Moreover, by that Time, perhaps you will already possess Strength not inferior to Demon Lord Rank," Tal Rasha said meaningfully.
My heart suddenly tightened. I glanced at the other party without changing my expression. What does this mean? Is it related to the Thing he's going to give me later?
"There's also one last Matter, a small Personal Matter of mine. It should be an easy Thing for you. My Wife — Xin Xiulasi. I hope you can give her a proper burial." As he said this, a trace of sorrow flashed in Tal Rasha's Eyes. The word "Wife", how significant it is.
"Lord Tal Rasha, why did you choose me?" After agreeing, I asked, puzzled. In these past thousand years, wasn't there anyone he deemed suitable?
"If I said you are the Adventurer with the most Potential I've seen in all these years, would you believe me?"
"I believe you." I nodded without hesitation.
"Very good. Having Confidence is a good Thing." For the first Time, Tal Rasha laughed heartily.
"Holy cow, this is too amazing!" I exclaimed, crouching down and stepping through the Secret Door. As soon as my back foot stepped in, the Wall closed again. Although there was no Magic Torch, the Light inside was very sufficient — the structures above, below, left, and right emitted a faint Glow, making it look like broad daylight, as if one were in a dream.
Following this Path of Light, I didn't walk far before reaching the End. Inside was a sealed Small Hall less than ten square meters, completely bare, with only a Stone Coffin placed in the very center.
Geez, why do I keep seeing Coffins lately?
As I arrived, the profound and complex black Runes carved on this Stone Coffin began to light up with White Light. Finally, the White Light enveloped the entire Stone Coffin, and the intense Glow forced me to squint my Eyes.
The White Light gradually softened and condensed into a Light Mass. More and more Light gathered together, making this condensed Light Mass become viscous like Liquid. The Light Mass churned and constantly transformed into various shapes, finally stretching out and gradually forming hands, feet, and a Head, solidifying into a human-like form. The remaining White Light then condensed into Features, Hair, a beard, a White Robe, and a Staff.
An old Sorceress, composed of the Light Mass and appearing to be fifty or sixty years old, floated quietly in the center of the Great Hall. He wore a white Sorceress Robe, held an ancient brown Staff, and his neatly trimmed foot-long beard hung down to his chest. His wide hood cast a Shadow over his face, adding a touch of Mystery. Unlike the emaciated, deep-eyed old Sorcerers often seen in Western fantasy, his upright Body, though not exactly robust, didn't give the feeling that he'd fall over in a gust of Wind.
After the Light dissipated, the old Sorceress slowly opened his Eyes. These were Eyes that weren't particularly special, possessing the Vicissitudes of an old man and the wisdom of a Wise Person, yet they weren't sharp. His Gaze, when it fell upon you, didn't make you feel like your Soul was being seen through; instead, it was gentle. Coupled with his benevolent appearance, he gave the feeling of a Neighbor's Grandpa.
"Child, you've finally arrived." Perhaps it had been a long Time since he had spoken, as he slowly moved his lips. After a long period, he spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Are you... Lord Tal Rasha?" Looking at the kind old man before me, I asked hesitantly. Could a Powerful Existence whose Strength was enough to rival the Three Prime Evils actually be this seemingly unremarkable white-bearded old Sorceress? Even someone like Fara has more character than him.
"Yes, I am Tal Rasha. It's been so long since I've been out, it feels really good," the white-bearded Sorceress, or rather, Tal Rasha, blinked his Eyes and said with a sigh, tilting his Head back.
"..."
Was this narrow, enclosed Small Hall considered "being out" for him? I couldn't help but feel deep sympathy for his situation over the past thousand years.
"Did you call me here, Lord Tal Rasha?"
Thinking of his glorious History, I couldn't help but feel awe and respect, and my Voice became a bit more respectful. According to historical records, this was a great figure who Sacrificed himself for Sanctuary. With his Strength, I reckon even a Sneeze from him could kill me, this Little Druid, a thousand times over.
"Yes, child," he replied slowly and powerfully.
"Shouldn't you be in Act III, captured by the Three Prime Evils... that..."
"That's right, my Body and Soul were indeed imprisoned by Baal and them inside the Ancient Tomb in Act III. What you see now is just a trace of Consciousness I managed to preserve with the help of a damaged Soulstone. The Voice inside that Lacquered Plate of mine is also this."
"So that's how it is," I sighed. As expected of the Sorceress hailed as the strongest. He can even do things only seen in Cultivation Novels. A remarkable person is truly remarkable.
"I never expected to be able to see Lord Tal Rasha's true appearance here. It is truly my Honor. I wonder if you could give me a few Signatures?" After confirming the other party's Status, my first thought was to get a few Signatures, then sell them at a high price to the Mage Guild and make a fortune.
"..."
Looking at my eager expression, Tal Rasha was a bit speechless. What kind of person is this? He even wondered if he had chosen the wrong Candidate.
"Ahem, let's talk about that later, child. I asked you to come here because there are some important Matters."
"Yes, I am ready to do whatever it takes."
I had a solemn expression, but countless thoughts flashed through my mind. Entrusting Orphan Before Death? Divine Artifact? Or maybe an Empowerment, transferring all his Strength (Internal Force?) to me? Thinking of this, my heart couldn't help but pound.
"Child, would you mind telling me your Name?" Just when it seemed like the crucial moment, Tal Rasha suddenly changed the subject and started chatting about everyday things with me.
"Of course, it is my Honor. My Name is Wu Fan, my Class is Druid, I'm 26 years old (approximately), married, my Wife is Velas, I also have a Fiancée named Sarah, my Older Sister is called Sharna, my Home is in the Rogue Encampment, I also have a Villa in Lut Gholein, a maidservant named Marissa, and a few Close Friends..."
"Enough, enough, I understand completely!" Seeing my Stance as if I planned to list all my Ancestors, Tal Rasha quickly Interrupted, thinking to himself that he had truly encountered a strange Young Person.
"Alright, let's get to the main point." Seeing sweat break out on Tal Rasha's forehead, I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. Let's see if you dare to chat about everyday things and keep me waiting again.
"Child, the reason I asked you to come this time is to Plead with you for a few favors. Of course, I also have some Things to entrust to you here, which might be of some Help to you," Tal Rasha said with a smile, stroking his beard.
"Of course, Lord Tal Rasha, please feel free to give any instructions. Even if it means Sacrificing my Life, I will not hesitate." Hearing that there were Items to receive, I immediately put on a look of heroic self-Sacrifice. At first glance, I truly looked like a Hot-Blooded youth.
"Child, thank you for your kind intentions, but if you truly Sacrifice yourself, then I'll have a Headache," Tal Rasha smiled and continued.
"The first Matter is to find the King's Staff, the Viper Amulet, and the Treasure of our Horadrim — the Horadric Cube, and Save the imprisoned people of the Horadrim."
I was instantly Dumbfounded. Subconsciously, I checked my Inventory. Yep, not a single Item was missing.
"Hehe. Originally, this was a very troublesome Matter, and I was worried it would take up a lot of your Time. But I never expected these three Items to be right here. This is truly Providence! God truly hasn't abandoned our Horadrim."
"How did you know these three Items were in my hands, Lord?"
"Because these Items were created by our Horadrim. They carry the unique Aura of our Race. So even when they are in your Inventory, I can Feel them."
"So that's how it is. But Lord Tal Rasha, even though these three Items are in my hands, I can't use the Horadric Cube at all."
"It seems you already have some understanding of the Horadric Cube. That's even better. Don't worry, I will teach you the Method to use it later." Looking at the King's Staff, Viper Amulet, and Horadric Cube I took out, a trace of Nostalgia flashed in his Gaze.
"Ah, the Horadric Cube. It truly brings back Nostalgia. Back then, it was relying on it that I made my way step by step. I never expected that Time would fly by, and a thousand years would have already passed."
The Horadric Cube was actually the Item Tal Rasha used to rise to prominence back then? I was greatly startled. But thinking about it, according to Unofficial History, Tal Rasha not only had powerful Strength, but his Drop Rate also seemed particularly high. Considering the Stats that came with the Horadric Cube, that makes sense.
"I found the Horadric Cube in the Fallen Sun Shrine on the second floor of the Viper Temple. It turns out it's your Item, Lord. Why was it there?" If I don't understand, I ask. I've always been a humble and eager-to-learn child.
"This Matter is a long story. Back then, Great Demon Lord Baal, whom I had Sealed, escaped from the Soulstone. After that, I was always worried about his revenge. At that Time, the Horadric Cube was still in my hands. I was afraid that if something happened to me, the Horadric Cube would fall into the hands of the Hell Clan. So I entrusted it to my disciple, Horazon Vizier. Along with the Horadric Staff, I had him take these two Items back to the clan. I never expected this Traitor..."
Saying this, Tal Rasha angrily slammed the Staff in his hand. The entire Death's Sanctuary suddenly shook. Its Power was comparable to an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. This is Tal Rasha, and this is just the Strength of a trace of his Consciousness? At this moment, I once again felt my own insignificance.
"This Traitor was actually seduced by the Three Prime Evils and Fallen into a Hellspawn. He was afraid that I would track him down by following the Aura of the Horadric Cube, so he secretly Sealed the Horadric Cube, which is inside the Fallen Sun Shrine you mentioned. The Key to opening our clan's Space-Time Gate — the Horadric Staff — was split into two halves, which are the King's Staff and the Viper Amulet, and he also hid them away. Finally, this Traitor, in order to forever imprison the Horadrim in the Desert Center, Sealed the Space-Time Gate, making it impossible for our Horadrim to step out of the Desert again."
Looking at Tal Rasha's old face, red with anger, I fell silent for a moment. So there was such an unknown History. No wonder the Horadrim haven't been heard from since Tal Rasha, as if they had vanished into thin air. The biggest guess at the time was that Baal, along with his other two Brothers, had wiped out the Horadrim. I never expected the Fact to be like this.
"Besides that Space-Time Gate, is there no other Method for your people to get out, Lord?"
"Alas, this is also a cage of our own making. Before the Hell Clan appeared, it was the most prosperous period for Magic Civilization. At that Time, half was to Guard our people, and the other half was to Show Off. Our clan united with over a hundred Elders and used the entire clan's Strength to set up a Super Magic Array in the Desert Periphery. In the end, it became a Cage that imprisoned ourselves. Fortunately, however, it is precisely because of the Existence of this Magic Array that the Demonic Grasp of the Three Great Demon Gods was also kept out. Otherwise, the Horadrim would have been annihilated long ago."
"So my current Quest is to use the Horadric Cube to combine the King's Staff and the Viper Amulet into the Horadric Staff, and then liberate the Horadrim?"
"That's right, child. However, it's not just the Horadrim in Act I; if possible, I hope you can also rescue the people in Act II and Act III. Most of our people have Magic Talent, and there are many valuable Magic Tomes within the clan. I believe these will add a brand new Life Force to Sanctuary." Perhaps thinking I wasn't too stupid, Tal Rasha's expression improved slightly.
"For Act I, the Items are already gathered, so there shouldn't be any problem. Act II won't be too difficult as long as there's Help from the Adventurer's Guild. The key is Act III..." I lowered my Head and said thoughtfully.
"No need to rush. The priority now is to rescue the people in Act I. As for Act III, they've been trapped for over a thousand years anyway, so I believe they won't mind this little bit of Time anymore. It depends on Opportunity," Tal Rasha sighed, his Tone unspeakably desolate.
"I will definitely complete it as soon as possible, and not fail your trust, Lord," I replied solemnly. I absolutely must Help with this. Even if Tal Rasha didn't say anything, I would Help. With the Horadrim, known as a Magic Race, joining, the Strength of Sanctuary is bound to increase further.
"Good, very good. However, child, there is one Matter I must remind you of. That Traitor might be hiding near the Space-Time Gate. When you go there, you must be extremely Careful. Although it's just a Projection, his Strength should not be underestimated."
"I understand." Tal Rasha's disciple, how weak could his Strength be? I estimate he's probably not much weaker than a Demon King. At that time, I really need to be a bit Cautious.
"The second Matter is my Personal Request. I hope you can continue listening. I believe you also know that I am not actually dead, but imprisoned within the Ancient Tomb of the Horadrim in Act III. As long as I gather the complete Tal Rasha's Set, I can break the Seal. So for the second Matter, child, I hope you can pay close attention. Perhaps this old set of Bones of mine can still do something for Sanctuary."
"I have indeed heard this Rumor. But what if the other Tal Rasha's Set Pieces are in the hands of the Three Prime Evils, I..." Geez, collecting the Tal Rasha's Set, this is a Quest that can get an Epic Imprint!
"Hehe, no need to worry. As the Master of the Set, although I don't know the exact location, I can Feel that the other four pieces are not in Baal's hands. Also, there's no need to be too anxious. Your current Level is not high enough yet. Perhaps fifty years, or even a hundred years from now, it will still be fine. As long as you can keep an eye out for them. Moreover, by that Time, perhaps you will already possess Strength not inferior to Demon Lord Rank," Tal Rasha said meaningfully.
My heart suddenly tightened. I glanced at the other party without changing my expression. What does this mean? Is it related to the Thing he's going to give me later?
"There's also one last Matter, a small Personal Matter of mine. It should be an easy Thing for you. My Wife — Xin Xiulasi. I hope you can give her a proper burial." As he said this, a trace of sorrow flashed in Tal Rasha's Eyes. The word "Wife", how significant it is.
"Lord Tal Rasha, why did you choose me?" After agreeing, I asked, puzzled. In these past thousand years, wasn't there anyone he deemed suitable?
"If I said you are the Adventurer with the most Potential I've seen in all these years, would you believe me?"
"I believe you." I nodded without hesitation.
"Very good. Having Confidence is a good Thing." For the first Time, Tal Rasha laughed heartily.
