But many of the people gathered around him did not understand the specific situation; they were coerced into joining under a veil of deception.
These heroes... those soldiers... those townsfolk...
Many of them actually did not know what they were facing, just because someone stood on the frontline against evil.
No matter the reason, they truly are heroes.
"I'm just a soulless, barely surviving shell..." Alhazred seemed unwilling to dwell on this topic further, initially wanting to say something more but hesitated.
Finally, he seemed to make a decision, sighed, and unconsciously held his head in his hands, a hint of uncontrollable terror crossing his expression.
"Alas, that limp was not from the void; I have seen it, and it was likely coming for me."
Upon hearing this, Lance understood why he collapsed upon seeing the Limping Walker.
