I Know a Great Secret About the Shop!
Every child dreamed of having a secret base of their own when they were young... Young Master Gefan was no exception.
This was Young Master Gefan's [base], a place where he could feel safe.
Of course, he actually had no idea whether his Governor Old Man knew about this place--perhaps it was his father's tacit approval, or perhaps his father also believed that children needed room to grow... It was even possible that his father thought that, even if a child had a few little secrets, they would still be within his control, so he had never cared.
"May I ask what I should call you?"
After returning to his private residence, Young Master Gefan appeared much more casual... It was a kind of relaxation from the inside out, and naturally, the smile on his face that made people feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze had faded considerably.
"I have long forgotten my real name." The man whose entire body roiled with black mist said calmly, "Young Master Gefan may call me [Dead Fire]. That is the name I have always used while traveling."
Young Master Gefan nodded, not paying it much attention.
Many immortals who traveled the void no longer used their former names. Perhaps it was a way of severing themselves from the past, or it represented beginning a new life after entering the void--traveling under a codename had been very popular during certain periods.
"Young Master, someone has arrived outside." Rost spoke in a low voice.
Young Master Gefan merely glanced at [Dead Fire].
"It should be my friend."
[Dead Fire] hummed.
"A guest is a guest. Let him in, Rost." Young Master Gefan immediately gave the order... while silently calculating how many Layered