[Then… at most in two years, it'll awaken completely.] The skeleton answered, its voice grim.
Max went silent upon hearing this. After a while, he finally opened his mouth and said, "Alright, senior. I'm ready. We can begin whenever you want."
[Sigh, I'm sorry, young friend. If I was strong enough back then, you wouldn't be under pressure now.] The Skeleton sighed, a hint of helplessness clear in its voice.
Max didn't want to respond because his mind was somewhere else, but feeling its emotions, he said, "Senior, you did the best you could do, so there is nothing to be regretful about. Dealing with the devil is the current generation's responsibility. Whether we survive or perish will depend on our abilities."
Creak!
This time, the skeleton didn't speak, instead, it slightly inclined its head, surprising Max.
[Let's begin.] It said and just as its words fell, the strongest energy Max had ever felt seized him, freezing him place.
