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Hildas shot Ambrose a glare. This lich had cornered him, leaving him no way out.
Facing Arthur Lyon's puzzled expression, Hildas let out a long, weary sigh.
He stepped into the room, sat before Arthur Lyon, and spoke in a voice heavy with sorrow. "I never intended to tell you. This has nothing to do with you anymore. You've already given too much to this world, and your spirit shouldn't have to bear these painful memories. Nor would it change anything for the future.
"But since this lich has already deduced the truth to this extent, I will tell you what really happened. It all traces back to the Dragon Tyrant."
Ambrose cut in immediately. "The dragonblood curse?"
Hildas glanced at him. "You know far more history than I expected."
"Of course," Ambrose replied smugly. "I'm exceptionally well-read."
Hildas pursed his lips. The lich had no concept of humility.
Not wanting to indulge him further, the old elven king cut to the chase.
"Arthur, you are the most upright and selfless man I have ever known. The nation you founded should have been...
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