Steampunk: Sixth Era Epic

Chapter 739: Chapter 739: The Past of the Person of Reverse Life

“Mr. Barton, does that mean you were wandering about until you reached adulthood?”

Shard even took out a notebook, pretending to be ready to take notes. The “child” across the table nodded gently:

“You could say that, it truly was an unforgettable experience. After I turned eighteen, my body officially transitioned from old age to middle age; my frail body became healthy, and I could support myself. During this time, I encountered many things, strange, eerie, and even inconceivable things… But let’s set that aside for now. In any case, I was rather lucky to meet some scholars who were willing to help me.”

Mr. Barton paused, leaning back slightly against the sofa. Shard focused, surmising that these “scholars” were most likely from the Truth Society.

“They taught me a lot and made me see this vast world from a completely new perspective. Although I didn’t agree with most of their beliefs and ideas, even sometimes thinking they were madmen…”

He raised an eyebrow, as if recalling something:

“But those scholars were indeed my benefactors, there’s no doubt about that.”

Shard nodded, pushing away the paw that his cat stretched out with his left hand, the tip of his pen sliding over the paper in the notebook:

“Since you were with the scholars, why didn’t you become one yourself? Oh, I’m sorry, I don’t mean anything by that, it’s just that being a scholar is a very respected profession.”

Mr. Barton chuckled bitterly and shook his head, making his large face seem all the more fearsome: