After hearing what he said, Lin En was stunned.
What the fuck was this, Infernal Affairs...?
Was this what they meant by "if you can't beat them, join them"? But this version of joining seemed a little too hardcore. They'd forcibly merged the Tyrant Family's bloodline into an enemy family!
"How did you two families get together?!"
Lin En asked uncertainly.
If you couldn't beat them... you had their baby instead?!
That badass?
Firstborn shook his head and said with a wry smile:
"How should I put it? It's extremely complicated, and involves grudges from the previous generation. Even if I wanted to explain, it'd take three to five days. All you need to know is that our family paid an enormous price for my birth. You could even say that, apart from me, the Tyrant Family's line has already died out."
But he didn't delve any further into the subject.
Still, it was clear he had a great deal bottled up inside, and undoubtedly, he couldn't tell any of it to anyone. No wonder he'd become so talkative after learning that Lin En was also a member of a Vessel Family.
Something stirred in Lin En's heart.
So he was already the last member of the Tyrant Family?
"This is the place."
They reached the very center of the ruins, surrounded by crumbling walls. Firstborn held his torch high and looked around.
Once he'd finally confirmed the coordinates, he turned to Lin En with a faintly regretful smile in his eyes.
"If I could, I'd really like you to stay here with me for a while longer... But it really is time to say goodbye. I keep my promises. Since you broke through my defenses, I'll get you out of here."
Lin En raised a hand, glanced around, and