"Later, I ran into Bai Ya and his group, and I entrusted my partner and my younger brother to them."
The Lion Beastman's voice dropped, as if suppressing some inexpressible pain.
"They promised to take them back to Beast King City to be healed. They said there was a Great Witch in the city who could extend life and heal injuries, and that as long as I was alive, my family had hope."
"But they said I had to do one thing for them."
After he spoke, he looked up, his eyes filled with struggle and helplessness.
"Kill me?"
Xi Lan raised an eyebrow, her tone so calm it was almost cold, as if she had already expected this answer.
The Lion Beastman nodded heavily, his neck trembling slightly, as if a thousand-pound stone was lodged in his throat.
He lowered his head, the mane on his forehead falling to cover his eyes. The guilt on his face was as deep as if carved by a knife.
"Don't be like that."
