Chapter 59

"You know it's not nonsense," I sang, going around the bed. "I'm sure that all humans, especially the older ones, must have heard the story of the queen of hell someday. The woman who could live a thousand lives in one. What makes you discredit that you are in front of this woman now?”

The old man trembled from head to toe, and a strong odor of urine rose to my nose. Even without any dignity, he kept holding the book firmly against his arms crossed. I would die protecting the book, but I would never give it to me without a fight.

"I don't fear you, demon. I'm not afraid of anything coming from your world. Go away if you can't give what I need," he said with tears rolling in his eyes.

I admired your courage, despite everything.

"And what do you want by invoking demons? "I asked.

"My youth back," he said, sobbing. "I want to be able to live the thousand lives you said you live. I want to get my vision back. I want to be able to do everything I can't do anymore b