Rachel rested her chin on her hand, recalling as she spoke, "Theodore and Eliard were partners in the Emerald Alliance and comrades in the Alien Association. They were both researching the technology of resurrection. Therefore, they shared most of their research notes and experimental equipment. Since the throat bone took Theodore's things, that means..."

Rachel began counting on her fingers: "He should have a series of technologies and notes on resurrection, Sutherland bacteria, absolute will, beacon towers, and so on."

Todd smiled wryly and reminded Rachel, "You've forgotten something important..."

"What?"

"A tyrant may very well be in the hands of the man with the throat bone."

Two days later, at dusk, on the pier of Anuda Port.

Looking at Myris who had come to see him off, Todd was filled with emotion: "Master, please forgive my stubbornness, but I still want to persuade you one more time to come with me. When we get to Twilight City, I can use all my power to help you get out of your predicament."

The fierce sea wind billowed Myris's wide gray robe, and his withered body, as thin as a wooden stake, swayed gently in the wind.

The old man shook his head and said to Todd, "It's easy to fall from heaven to hell, but it's an impossible dream to climb from hell to heaven. Todd, don't worry about this old man who's about to die. Protect everything you cherish and follow the light of God forever."

Mylis made the sign of the cross, then took a book from his pocket and handed it to Todd.

"What's this?"

Myris said to Todd, “Over the years, Saladin and I have been discussing academic topics and philosophical ideas. I know you are quite interested in the art of governance, so I spent the whole night copying down and organizing all of Saladin’s remarks and ideas about the art of kingship. Take these back and take a look; you might find the answers to your questions from them.”

Todd looked at the old man in surprise and instinctively took the book.

Mylis patted Todd's arm, his words tinged with a mixture of sadness and relief: "Todd, you are the most intelligent and wise of all the students I have ever taught. I have always felt guilty for not being able to teach you more before leaving you without saying goodbye. Although I am not a qualified teacher, I hope you will become a great monarch..."

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