Death… And Me

Chapter 388 - Golden Hands

The twins were taken aback by that.

”Who? The First or the Fifth Prince?”

Tissan shook his head.

”I have no idea. However, this rumor only lasted for a few days. Besides, there were no waves whatsoever. I find it quite suspicious since such an attempt would definitely catch everyoneʼs attention.”

Roan pondered for a bit before asking.

”When did it happen?”

”It was around two years ago, so everyone pretty much forgot about it already.”

Roan then said.

”Perhaps, this rebellion was cut by the roots before it could even finish forming. Thatʼs why it ended as fast as it started.”

Rean nodded as he continued.

”Or maybe the rebels werenʼt expecting to be found. They received a surprise attack and were wiped out. Still, such a thing would usually need a prince or a princess, no? Tissan, have you heard about any prince or princess who disappeared recently?”

Tissan thought about what he knew.

”Hum... Cultivators have way too big of a lifespan. Because of that, there are many of them. Let alone members of the Sasamil Family that are not connected to the throne and have no succession rights. Iʼm one of those that canʼt take the throne, for example. So itʼs hard for me to know all of them. As far as I can remember, there are only three.”

”One was a girl who disappeared over a year ago called Calina Sasamil. I barely knew her. I only know this name because of some weird event that happened in one of the Imperial Family Trial Grounds. It seems like she was killed inside by the Shadow Reapers.”

Rean and Roan obviously knew that it wasnʼt the case. Still, it was good to hear that their plan worked that well. Everyone really thought that Calina is dead.

”The second one was a prince called Suten. However, he was far, far behind in the line of succession. I knew Suten. We had a few interactions in the past as well. He disappeared with his protectors while exploring the Kavan Ruins in the Maril Region. Thatʼs quite a dangerous place, so no one thought it to be weird.”

”The last one was a princess called Malize. However, I donʼt know what happened to her. Still, she was quite old already and in a good position to fight for the throne.”

Tissan then added.

”Of course, these are all the official versions of what happened to the prince and princesses. I havenʼt gone to check it myself, nor would I do such a thing. The Sasamil Imperial Family simply doesnʼt lack descendants.”

”Also, those are only the ones I know about. There might be more. No, considering how low my own position was, I have no doubt that there are more. Itʼs just that I havenʼt been told about it.”

Rean then looked at Roan.

ʼWhat you think? Is he telling the truth?ʼ

Roan narrowed his eyes.

ʼI have seen way too many interrogatories that led to death back on the other side. Unless you have received very rigorous training, there are always a few signs that indicate that you are lying or hiding something. As far as I can see, this drag is really telling the truth. Not only that, but he seems to be quite happy to help us to gather information against the Sasamil Imperial Family.ʼ

Rean nodded.

ʼItʼs not like we canʼt understand it. Tissan probably doesnʼt want to have much to do with the Imperial Family anymore because of how he was treated. But there is one thing I find weird.ʼ

Rean then looked back at Tissan and asked.

”I can understand why you donʼt want to side with the Imperial Family. But donʼt you think that telling us all of that would implicate your parents or siblings?”

Tissan couldnʼt help but laugh out loud.

”Hahahaha! Parents? Siblings? Whatʼs that? You can probably count on your fingers how many really care about blood connections in the Palace. Once the others found that I canʼt cultivate, my parents didnʼt spare even a single glance at me anymore. I donʼt receive as much as one-tenth of my two brothers and one sisterʼs cultivation resources.”

A cold light flashed inside Tissanʼs eyes for a moment.

”With such parents, why should I care? They might as well go to hell with the others.”

Rean couldnʼt help but sigh.

ʼThis guy really had it hard. From what Calina said, her mother was probably one of those you can count on the fingers.ʼ

Roan snorted after hearing that.

ʼYouʼre too delusional. Calina is different from this guy. She has talent! If she was like him and couldnʼt cultivate, would her parents really care about her at all? Give up this naive mind of yours, will you?ʼ

Rean bitterly smiled but refused to comment. He really couldnʼt guarantee that it wouldnʼt be the same if Calina was in Tissanʼs position.

Roan then ignored Rean before asking Tissan a few more questions. Unfortunately, that seemed to really be the limit of Tissanʼs knowledge. Roan wasnʼt surprised, though. Tissan wasnʼt a direct descendant with rights to the throne. Even if he wasnʼt this weird, he wouldnʼt know much about anything else.

”Alright. Iʼll keep you here for a few more days to confirm your story. Who knows? If Iʼm in a good mood, I might just give up taking your life. Of course, that will depend on whether your information was reliable or not.”

Tissan was surprised to hear that. He was ready to die anyway, so he helped as much as possible as a way of revenge against the Imperial Family. Nonetheless, if he could live, that would be even better.

”Iʼll try to bother you two as little as possible. If these two young masters like it, this little Tissan knows quite a few good massages. Satisfaction guaranteed! Iʼm known as the Golden Hands in the House of Petals.”

Rean and Roan felt a chill on their backs and immediately turned around.

”Thereʼs no need.”