Now seated, Kai explained in as much detail as possible his encounter with Atroc.0

After listening to everything, Tardal slowly closed his eyes and let out a faint sigh. “Hm… Atroc. So even time couldn’t bring that monster down.”0

After muttering that, Tardal fell silent for a while. An extended silence followed, and Kai waited patiently for Tardal within that quietness, which lasted for about ten minutes.0

“If…”0

Perhaps it was a reward for his patience.0

Tardal, with eyes half-closed, began to say, “If the Atroc you speak of is the same person I know… then he was likely a cardinal of the Church of Muldine. I’ve read in old records that when the Church of Muldine invaded the continent centuries ago, the name of the cardinal leading them was Atroc.”0

“What? Someone from centuries ago?” Kai repeated in disbelief.0

Of course, he knew that archmages or those who had mastered swordsmanship could have long lifespans in this world, but even then, 150 years was considered the limit. Yet centuries?0

As Kai gave him a questioning look, Tardal said, “Don’t look at me like that. I’m just as confused as you are right now.”0

“A human living...0