Before Mien: Fan Wujiu

"Decaying? Well yes, I can see that. Yet, that man," Hayyoth went on and pointed a finger at Khamael. "He's still alive. I was able to engage him in a brief conversation earlier"

"Soldier, do you take me for a fool?" 

"Yes?! No, Sir Cynan! I wouldn't dare!" Hayyoth scampered to give his excuse. 

He was alarmed that the knight considered his explanation as an insult. Hayyoth then thought about what he had just said, but he couldn't find out what part of his words was offensive. So, he gazed warily at Marquiss Cynan and waited for his response. 

"I know you won't. However, we're not talking about the fact of whether they're alive or not. I was asking with regards to the existence of their wounds that are beyond physical."