Last Job Before Collapse [4]

"Are you actually an idiot? If licking the old man's ass is what you want, then you can do it for way longer if you stay alive."

"That is indeed true, but it is not the only reason," Zoendoln said, looking toward the knights that were guarding the room. "I can't just leave my comrades behind to die and escape like a sacred cat. I am a knight of the Zenith kingdom, and I will die like one."

"Ah well, I guess there's no helping it then," Ryfin sighed, an exasperated expression on his face.

Zoendoln didn't reply. 

"Fine, just make sure to not die too quickly," Ryfin added. 

"Where are you headed to?" 

"Me? I still have one last thing left to do, after that, I'll be in the safe zone as well."

"I see. I wish you luck then."

"Well, well, aren't you being too generous? That stingy personality suits you better."

Once again, Zoendoln didn't say anything. 

"Anyway, goodbye…Zoendoln."