Chapter 20. A Myth?

Astrid's laughter cascaded through the air, a vibrant concerto sparked by the brilliance of his joke. His wit was truly astounding, effortlessly drawing mirth from her. 

In all honesty, who could fathom that this man, standing before her with the allure of someone in their prime, had walked the surface of this earth for 121 years? Unbelievable!

However, as Astrid's merriment resounded, it was gently muted upon encountering the seriousness etched onto his countenance. The melody of her laughter gradually subsided, leaving room for a question to take root within her mind—could he actually be serious about his age? No way!

The incredulity in her voice was tangible as she questions, "Hold on a moment. Are you sincerely telling me that you're currently, at this very instant, 121 years old? If that is indeed the case, how do you manage to maintain the appearance of someone so young? You look nothing less than thirty. 

"Are you, by any chance, a vampire, or perha