Llednar stroked his long white beard with his pale hand.

As he did so, he gazed at me with those lifeless eyes.

Although those eyes were already dried and rotten, they still held a strong will and deep sorrow within them.

He emitted a charismatic air.

One that befitted the fame of the Great Thief of old who was said to even steal the stars.

A mysterious thief who was never seen by any.

And disappeared deep within the pages of history.

He gazed at me those eyes and spoke calmly.

“So, what do you need me for, boy?”

At his rather impolite tone, I shrugged.

“I would need your abilities. To proceed further, I need your ability to get pass any door. Furthermore, the you possess would be a significant help to me.”

“Melody?”

“Yes.”

I explained what they are.

“I see… So they’re something like a power undead possess…?”

“Yes. I believe we can use them as we please as much as we want while we’re within this area.”

Llednar stroked his beard once more.

“I do believe I have something like that…”

“What’s your ability like?”

“Hm… It’s something that can steal anything that’s within my sight.”

“What a simple ability.”

I spoke bluntly.

Our abilities suit our origins and our very personalities.

“Mine allows me to summons spirit knights to fight on my behalf.”

I believe give us powers depending on who we are and our origins.

Llednar was thief while I was a prince.

I can summon knights to fulfill my bidding, while Llednar can steal anything.

Fitting for a prince and a thief.

“Well, what’s your answer?”

I asked.

“Well… You did listen to this old man’s ramblings so I guess I’ll follow you. But what do you need me to steal?”

Ah yes… By expertise, it would be his ability to steal. His melody is well suited to that kind of work.

“No, I need your help to get pass locked doors. The keys are rather difficult to find.”

“So you want me to help you there. Fine, but even if you don’t receive my help, you should be able to find the keys yourself.”

He’s right.

I can find those keys myself so long as I search diligently.

“I would if I had enough time… But I’m running out of time myself.”

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“Out of time?”

“Yes. Since I retained my emotions and my reasoning, I have a time limit until I pass on.”

I explained to him how undead who retained their minds are eventually going to pass on.

“I see… So if enough time passes and that I’ve gotten pass my regrets, I’ll be able to pass on myself?”

“Yes. An old friend of mine also passed on some time ago. I’m afraid I’ve also moved on myself. And that eventually, I’ll pass on and leave. Leaving nothing but this accursed body of mine behind.”

“I see… No wonder you’re in a hurry.”

Llednar nodded in understanding.

“Well, since I did say I’ll help out, I won’t back out and leave. I’ve always fulfilled my word after all.”

The Great Thief always left a notice as to what he’ll steal and what day he’ll move in before he steals an item. When a notice comes, the security is tightened greatly, especially on the day when he would act.

And yet, he always succeed.

That’s what earned the Great Thief great fame.

With such a reliable figure at my side as my companion, my task would be easier to fulfill.

“Welcome Llednar. Together, let’s put an end to this curse.”

I smiled.

Joyful at getting a reliable companion to join me.

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