The Vermillion Crest Part 1

Ray stays quiet, pondering how to answer this question, 'Ronz already knows, but I don't know if I can trust Alfuris. He sent Kairon to spy on me, but now he is helping me. Now he has revealed his full power, so even if he knew, is there anything he could do about it? All of my enemies, well at least the important ones, know about what I am already...'

Ray thinks for a little longer and then says, "Not to sound too egotistical, but the answer to that question probably holds more weight than what you want to tell me. It is not a secret I keep for my own protection, but because knowing it can make things feel... Small. You share your story first, then I will answer your question."

"Well, I am not in a position to make a counterargument," Alfuris sighs as he leans back and looks up, 'More 'weight' to it? Well, we shall see. Regardless of whether he is right or not, this is the only way to forge a true alliance between the two of us, so there is no other choice here.'