She spat with a cold distaste.

“I’ll toy with whatever of your allies come next.”

“Then it’s fitting that I tell you more of my history. My current lord opposed the army I once worked for, but he never did try to sever me from my roots. Just as my faction did, you may take some time getting used to me.”

“I guess there is something to gain. Life would be a lot less empty, even if you can’t ensure something lasts forever. Let’s see if your mind is strong enough to overcome those losses.”

“Then I guess you’d favor the company of other immortals. My group achieved that, aging no longer being an issue for us.”

“What led to your decision to isolate? I’d imagine that getting something so powerful would gather a lot of attention. Maybe watching everyone else age while you remain the same.”

“Very well. What other important things should I know about you before I tell you about myself a bit more?”

“You’ll be called on depending on how things play out. I look forward to working with you soon.”

“I just want this thing out of our lives. Then the lives we all built for ourselves can be secured. Your role in this would be good for us.”

“You sound more and more remarkable. I’ll have to report this to my lord. He may even want to meet with you to see for himself. I would like to know your name.”