At that moment, Nash no longer felt like he was sitting across from the head of the Lindejon Collective or a powerful exorcist.
Instead, Maxim resembled a weary, elderly man.
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Elderly was the right word to describe him. Though Maxim had maintained his youthful appearance through the use of true energy,
his real age exceeded a hundred years. Once full of grandeur, he now appeared tired and aged.
Maxim gestured for Nash to sit down and then began to recount stories from his youth, including tales of his twith the Young
family. His recollections stretched on for half an hour, at least.
Nash, listening politely, gave the occasional response. Most of what Maxim shared were things Nash had not experienced due to
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the wide gap in their ages. To him, Maxim coff as a man nostalgic for the past, prone to venting his frustrations.
Then, Maxim's tone shifted. It grew more solemn, almost as if he was entrusting something to Nash. He said, "I've grown old and
lived long enough to witness the joys and sorrows of life. I've had a full life, and for that, I'm content. But... there's still one burden
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