Chapter 430

{A gradual loss of self... is the reality every self-annihilator must face. }

{At least, I have not yet lost all my senses and memories. }

Huang Quan's expression was calm,

and utterly composed.

{Then congratulations on adding another footnote to your journey. }

{By the way, are you alone? }

The old man was curious.

{No, I have a companion in Orkilon. }

{She's tiny, a Nameless Guest, determined to launch herself into IX... }

{She always says she wants to walk a path deeper and farther than Akivili's. }

Huang Quan shook her head,

and spoke of her former companion.

{Small in stature, but great in ambition... what became of her? }

The old man pressed.

{She... became a stagnant pool. }

After a brief pause,

Huang Quan replied.

{Ah... condolences. }

The old man sighed lightly.

{Grief? }

{I don't think so. }

{That girl left with a smile. She never regretted her choice, and surely wished for me to bid her farewell with a smile as well... }

{I did exactly that. }