章 573: Ghost In The Shell

"That's an interesting thing to say," I mumbled, "And why is that?" I asked as I approached prudently.

"I lived too long, more like survived too long, I wish to let go, but this place is holding me from ending myself. Could release me from this prison?" he said.

"And what do I gain in return?" I asked.

"… There are many things here, you may take whatever you wish," he said.

"That's not a fair trade you know," I replied.

"How so?" he asked.

"Because you're clearly immobile, I could already do that without your permission," I said.

I was basically testing the waters, since I honestly could look through the palace for anything of value and just take it.

"Indeed, then what do you wish?" he asked.

"A way out," I said.

"That's not hard. I've been sentenced to imprisonment here and after I'm dead, the dome will collapse, unlocking this prison and opening it for you to leave," he said.

'That's very convenient…'