Veylan's tone carried a note of respect. "He is my… associate. You may call him Kairn. His talents are best left undescribed in detail."

The assassin did not speak. He simply inclined his head slightly, as though confirming the introduction.

Ervin stood from his chair and greeted them with the courtesy their reputations deserved, though he still did not know why they had come. Invited them to sit on chairs. Then they all moved and sat together on chairs. Not all, only Ervin and Veylan sat. Their loyal ones stood behind them chairs. They sat on the opposite side of the round table.

Ervin spoke with respect . "Then what business does the richest man in the world have with me, especially during these times?"

"It's about Ren." Veylan's voice grew quieter, heavier. "You know this name Watson?"

Ervin nodded slowly, tilted his head and replied...

"Yes, I know him."

"He is my son." Veylan spoked.

Ervin was amazed but he didn't express himself. Helly too. Then Veylan continued to tell...

"He and Ren are friends. Or… they were. But Ren does not know who my son truly is, and for reasons I cannot share, I would prefer it stay that way."

Ervin nodded slowly, letting him continue.

"When I went to see my son… he looked at me as if I were a stranger. He said he didn't know me. Something or someone has taken his memories of me."

"Sir, I think you didnt read that article. What happened and what will happen. In that we mentioned everything about parasite attack and ancient civilizations. It's all because of them. They wanted to fulfill their desires. Im that Watson also be their victim. That's why he lost his memories."

Veylan's hands tightened on the armrest of his chair. "Ohh. I don't know about it. But I researched and I have a way to bring back his memories. I know something was happened but that time in news they told that new parasite found. It devoured the human brain and be them Zombies."

"Yes, sir in starting we also thought that. But after everything truth is infront of us."

"Fortunately, me and my family survived that. We are hide in my Iceland. We are tried to contact Watson. We succeed to contact him. But at that time we were late. He already affected by that parasite. So we moved him towards here. And sir, Kiratava cured him. Thanks to them. He is safe."

"Yes, sir. Sir Kiratava cured many now. It's too late but we succeeded in curing some. Our plan was to cure every one but before that this war-like situation built and we had to go there."

"Anyway. What happened is happened. Now we think about future. So there is only one way I know to restore them. The relics. A tribe. Hidden. Old as the first kingdoms. They guard knowledge of the mind, of memory, of what lies between the two. That is all stored in those relics."

Ervin's brows furrowed. "And you want Ren to find them?"

"Yes."

"You could hire an army to search for them," Ervin pointed out.

"I could," Veylan said, "but it would be useless. This tribe does not welcome outsiders. Their location is unknown. They exist in the stories of travelers and the whispers of scholars. And yet… some say those they choose to meet can learn more than just the art of restoring memory."

Kairn spoke for the first time, his voice like a blade sliding from its sheath. "If Ren goes, he will not return unchanged. His path will cross with dangers, people, and powers that will either shape him… or break him."

"I am not being greedy. This will be good for Ren as well. He will have the chance to explore the world and learn new things. I know something similar happened to his parents, so he might be able to help them too. I will cover the cost of his entire journey. I will bear all his expenses and take care of his parents until he learns the art and finds them."

The chamber fell silent again.

Ervin looked between the two of them. "And if I refuse?"

Veylan met his eyes without flinching. "Then my son remains lost to me. And perhaps Ren remains… less than what he could be. Also he will not bring back his parents memories."

The crystals on the wall pulsed faintly, as though sensing the weight of the decision that hung in the air.

Ervin finally exhaled. "I'll speak to him. At the end his decision will conclude. If the richest man said that the army can't do anything, then there is something serious."

"Yes, you are right. Something is serious." He paused and then spoked... "I already sent some soldiers," Veylan said quietly. "Three times. At that place where travelers wrote. None of them succed."

Ervin tilted his head. "So how will Ren find them?"

Veylan replied. "He will. I've heard whispers of what he's done. Even without knowing much about mana and magic. After so many failed attempts, he is the last hope. Also he is Watson's good friend and he will find them for him and his family. Also if I will announce about Watson then my enemy will try to kill him. He is my only son and in this type of situations I can trust only in some peoples like you and Ren."

"Ohh. You are right sir. Thanks for keeping trust in me as well. I will reply to you as soon as possible." Ervin said with respect.

"I know after war, you all are busy. I'm in no hurry. You can take your time." Veylan replied calmly.

"Thank you sir for understanding our situation." Ervin said.

The room fell into a brief silence after their words. Ervin leaned back in his chair, studying the two.

"I'm sorry bcz before i didn't ask you to eat or drink something first.You've come a long way. At least stay the night. My people can arrange rooms for you."

Veylan shook his head with a polite smile. "We appreciate it, but we have to return. There's still work waiting for us."

Kairn glanced at Ervin. "You look exhausted yourself. Get some rest. Tomorrow will bring enough of its own troubles."

Ervin let out a quiet chuckle. "You sound like my own people."

"Then take it as friendly advice," Veylan replied.

For a moment, they exchanged nods no grand farewells, just the quiet respect of men who understood each other's burdens.

Kairn's shadow stretched across the floor, curling upward in a slow wave. The darkness wrapped around the two visitors, and in the space of a heartbeat, they were gone.

In a blink, the two figures were gone. Leaving only the faint chill of the magic behind.

Ervin sat alone. Helly was beside him, staring at the place they'd stood, his thoughts drifting toward Ren and the path now set before him.

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