Chapitre 416: The Establishment

"We shall depart."

"Huh?"

"Uh…is it okay to just…leave like this?"

When Basil arrived before Xander and Iliana, the two looked at him hesitantly. They could see that August was staying where he was but they were reluctant to show him their backs.

No one who sided with the Church behaved with honesty. All of them were living off of lies—tricks and deceit were part of their lives. Betting on the words of such people was not worth the risk. Out of 10 chances, after all, they would betray one 11 times.

Basil, who understood their concern, immediately explained. "He hath figured out how fragile his life is even though he can live forever. He who holdeth his life dear will be afraid of death. He will do anything to avoid it."