When he had met Hanks after coming out of seclusion yesterday, Hanks had not been like this.
Seeing him again today, An Kai sensed a twilight aura about him...
An Kai recognized it so clearly because he had just felt it from ten tier five, tenth level professionals.
It was the twilight aura of someone nearing the end of his lifespan, like the scent of rotting wood emanating from Hanks.
He frowned at Hanks, intending to ask about it, but saw Widow Wang gently shaking her head, her eyes pleading...
After a second of silence, An Kai smiled.
He chose to respect Widow Wang's wishes.
Sometimes, a countdown to death was more frightening than death itself.
It was like people An Kai had known in his previous life, struck by serious illnesses and given critical condition notices, with only a few months left to live...
That feeling was more painful than death itself.
How many people had been unable to bear that pressure and ultimately died in despair?
Just then, Wayne, who had been underground analyzing the [Assailant] Class Advancement, entered the room.
Ever since his Class Advancement to [Scholar], Wayne had grown increasingly bookish.
Like [Wanderers], [Scholars] could not quickly improve their strength through ordinary training methods.
Wayne improved his strength through constant research and analysis.
Less than a year after his Class Advancement to [Scholar], he had already become a tier one, tenth level professional!
He was only one step away from tier two!
Wayne paused after entering the room. Seeing Hanks's condition, he was about to say something, but then noticed the pleading look in Widow Wang's eyes.
In the end, Wayne walked up to Hanks and lightly patted his shoulder. "Eat well, drink well, and leave no regrets."
Wayne's reaction caught Hanks off guard...
"You bookworm,