Everyone inside the pavilion fell silent with fear.
A terrifying aura swept in every direction. Some trembled all over, their bodies rigid, not daring to move a muscle.
Every movement of the two men seated on the floor at the center made their hearts quiver.
At that moment, the two were clearly not enjoying their conversation. In fact, they seemed ready to come to blows at the slightest disagreement.
"Angry, Shiki?"
"Your anger comes from your weakening body, from your lack of confidence in yourself."
"You're nowhere near what you used to be!"
River paused, the corners of his mouth curling as he stared at the other man's furious face.
"Why not join me?"
"I can help you regain your former glory!"
"You know I'm perfectly capable of it!"
Golden Lion Shiki's heart jolted, and even the anger on his face faltered.
He remembered now. The man before him possessed a mysterious power. He could make someone weak grow strong in a short time.
Likewise, his abilities possessed tremendous healing power. That was also why he was called a nearly unkillable monster.
"I can give you a number!"
"You'll become a member of Void Night and achieve greatness again. Your name will once more resound throughout the world!"
"This time, you'll rely on your own strength, not the elusive glory of the past!"
River spoke calmly, without any discernible emotion.
But to Golden Lion, his words held a terrifying allure, enough to leave him momentarily dazed.
The other man's words were harsh, but they were also true.
The passing years, his aging body, and the hidden injuries left by countless years of battle-all of them would catch up with him in old age.
His severed legs also severely affected his fighting strength.
After all, swords were meant to be wielded