"How long have you been staying in this village?" asked Ileus. The man definitely spoke in a way that he was a treasure-trove of information.
"Ever since I was a child, my lord," said Casux with a certain pride in his chest.
On that note, Ileus dug out the picture of his sister from his pocket and spread it in front of him. "I have come to look for her," he said in a serious tone while his eyes were fixed on Casux' face.
Curious, Casux frowned and then turned the portrait of a child towards him. While studying it he asked, "Is she your relative?" The similarity in features was striking.
"Yes," came a strict, calculated answer.
Casux stared at the painting for a long time. "I don't remember her. Can you share more details about her?"
