Chapter 687: Random Number Generator

Tycondrius, Krysaos, and Imperia watched King's back as he disappeared into the treeline, towards the marsh... and opposite of whence they came. 

The human boy stared into the distance with equal disbelief... 

"Ahem," Tycon cleared his throat, "What is your name, young man?" 

The boy turned up while biting his upper lip, "M-my sister calls me Sprig."

Tycon pursed his lips, "And where is she? You said her name was... Willow?"

The young... Sprig lowered his gaze, "The Swamp Monster took her away..."

Imperia seemed to be readying an interjection, but Tycon's glare made her hesitate. 

Information was being granted freely. Even if the source of knowledge was a child, its value could be weighed afterward, at their leisure. 

"The others..." The boy continued, "they said... that it was because the Sea God hates her. That's why the monster took Sis... just like it took Dad-- like a hundred suns ago."