I BECAME A SKULL IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH THE LABYRINTH MASTER'S WORK.

CHAPTER 21: THE OLDEST TIGER MAN

After being shocked, Rolir looked at the guilt-ridden Elos "Son Elos, but we still have to thank you, but it seems that I have to leave now. This child's grandfather is the oldest person in this city, he has been fighting for Tiger Man City for decades, even I am only a junior in front of that grandfather. Therefore, I should go to check on her condition. Son Elos and Riona can be here first, stay again in our house for 1 night. Tomorrow I'll take you to a proper meal to thank".

Elos nodded, according to him giving them a meal was more than enough to thank "Uncle Rolir, no need to think too much. After all one's life is much more important than thanking me, so uncle can go first. Me and Riona don't mind staying here for a day".

Elos has no clear purpose now, so he doesn't mind spending another day living here.

"Thank you Elos for understanding, lose as soon as I'm leaving now" said Rolir, who took the little boy away from here, based on Rolir going so fast can show that this grandfather must have been quite important to tiger man.

Even though Rolir was gone, everyone still finished the food on the table before Samia started bringing all the cutlery to clean. Riona stood up to help, but Samir smiled gently while letting Riona sit back on the grounds that they were guests, tasks like this are what the host should do.

When Samia had already gone to the back room to clean the cutlery, Ilina said excitedly towards her brother "Sister, we should also go to see the state of Nors' grandfather, too, after all he has been like our own grandfather since childhood and takes care of us with great care as long as father goes to war*.

"But-", Tegir did not immediately agree with the words of his sister, Nors' grandfather indeed they considered as their own grandfather. The problem is Elos and Riona are still here, even their father did not invite them to meet Nors' grandfather for this reason as well. It was impolite for the host to leave the guest alone, so Tegir looked at Elos doubtfully to find out his opinion.

Elos found Tegir's gaze so he said "If you don't mind, can you take us for a walk in the city to see your Nors grandfather? After all we just came to this city, it never hurts to look around".

"Thank you, Mr. Elos, when you have seen Grandfather Nors then I will definitely take you all over the city, you will definitely not be disappointed" said Tegir who was very grateful, he knew that Elos had helped him use his excuse to walk around the city.

5 people stood up and went to the house where Nors' grandfather was, Elos still brought the Zombie Warrior just in case they were in the world and the city that was not too well known, but they were not, better to always be careful.

While walking, Riona who was on the other side asked curiously "Who exactly is this Nors grandfather? It seems that even your father is very selfish, even though your father is the mayor who is the strongest person in this place".

Tegir continued walking while explaining "Grandfather Nors is the oldest tiger man in the city, he has been following the war for tiger man since the days of my grandfather. Therefore, he was old enough and had to take care of a grandson who was his last family. Whether the child or the wife of his child has died in the war while his wife is no longer due to old age, Nors' grandfather is very protective of the grandchildren who are his last family".

"Grandfather Nors ate only a small portion of his meal, he gave the other portion to his grandson. So among all the tiger humans, only the granddaughter of Nors' grandfather was neither thin nor fat. A few days ago, Grandfather Nors lost consciousness. At first my father only thought that it was due to old age and would be conscious for a day at most, but from the words of his granddaughter, Nors' grandfather still does not realize until today".

Be it Elos and Riona slightly shook her head, this Nors grandfather was already very old which made him the oldest tiger man in the city. Not to mention that he always gave some of his food to the grandson, this must have caused him to starve and lack of food. People who are too old and hungry, most likely the state of Grandpa Nors now is not so good anymore.

Despite knowing the truth, Elos and Riona decide to keep quiet because they know that Tegir and Ilina will be angry to hear them say that.

Not long after, they arrived at a small house around the city.

The voice was none other than the voice of Tegir and Ilina's father Rolir, suddenly another beacon was heard "Mayor, I will not keep anything from you. Grandfather Nors' condition is very bad, at least with my ability then there is no possibility for a cure. At most a few more days, Nors' grandfather would most likely run out of his life time".

"Is there no other way? Despite having to wear a rare treasure though, I will try to find it for grandfather!", the voice of Grandpa Nors' granddaughter was heard, he could not accept the death of his grandfather who was his last family as well.

The voice of the person who took care of Nors' grandfather came back "It is impossible, except using the power of the gods then it is no longer possible to bring back Nors' grandfather back to life. I know this is hard to accept, but the truth is like this. Grandpa Nors could only come to his senses once more, even then for only a few minutes. Once he regained consciousness, his death was imminent".

"No way! You must be wrong! You are a fake healer, my grandfather is still healthy!", exclaimed granddaughter Nors excessively.

"Enough!", suddenly a very old voice rang out, even the little boy stopped shouting when he heard the old voice.

"Grandfather, you-" said the little boy again sounding.

"My granddaughter, the healer has done her best, grandfather himself knows that grandfather's condition is not long. From today on, you have to live alone using your strength", Grandfather Nors' voice was very weak, but there was a firmness that could not be denied from his words.

"Grandfather, you must be healthy! There's no way you'll-" shouted the little boy still trying to deny the reality in front of him.

"Be quiet, you don't have to talk anymore for now!", after which the voice of Grandfather Nors became softer "Rolir, I've lived in this city for almost 100 years, after which, even I have fought many times for this city. From today on, I can't help you anymore. The future of this city is entirely on your shoulders. Don't let fathers, grandfathers and ancestors be disappointed, you have to make this city more prosperous and always wait for the foretold".

"Uncle Nors, rest assured! As long as I am alive, I will not allow anyone to attack this city" Rolir said with firmness.

A gentle smile appeared on Grandfather Nors' face, his body becoming increasingly weaker as he lay on top of the old bed.

Although it was getting weaker, but he still kept smiling "Luckily, now I can rest as well! Even before dying, I always try to wait for people in the prophecy, if I can see it even once then I certainly do not mind to die. Prosperity of tiger man! Human prosperity-".

Before he could finish his words, grandfather Nors slowly closed his eyes.

The warrior who had been guarding the Tiger Man City for over half a century, finally died with a smile on his face.