Chapter 180

"Wait, what about Kijus's money?" I asked. "It's here. We made sure of that..." He responded, "You are free now... Free of everything that kept you bound to the Ziggurat. You can start over, now." "And this is supposed to make me feel better, because?" I asked, unsure what he was getting at. "This has become bigger than you and Kijus's relationship. This is an issue with the Southern Ziggurat, one that Kijus's actions brought to light. Even though it might not make you feel better, it is the truth..." The easterner said back. "The truth? The truth made me realize that Kijus is full of shit! He put everyone else in danger for his own selfish reasons. One of my best friends, a child, was about to die last night because of him! I'm not putting up with that any more! I could have lost a brother over him and my relationship with my brother is far more important that whatever Kijus and I had! Everything Kijus is doing, is for himself and himself alone!" I responded. The easterner looked hear