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A visit from the Basileus
The air was filled with fog, a concerned Flavius slowly made his way towards thr city of lapithos in his Royal carriage flanked by Fortuna's most fearsome guard. News had arrived of the failing health of the prefect which worried the king. Flavius arrived at the city and stayed at a temporary royal villa before setting off to meet Vincentius. The royal guard encircled the area while Flavius slowly entered the room.

"I have heard of your present ailments, I came here as quickly as I could to discuss certain things and enjoy some time together while you are still with us." Flavius said sorrowfully

"Nice to see you here, we have not seen each other for a while, did we?" Vincent answered with an exhausted voice

"Stresses in the city have made me occupied there for eternity, I always enjoyed the smaller environment of your lands for the very brief and sparse times I did visit" Flavius replied in a tired manner

"Thank you, I always liked my city's infrastructure and I have always tried to improve it. By the way, how is your city doing?" Vincent responded

"The city is always a busy place, with the current crisises about the night resolved iam happy that the city has calmed down a bit. Since then I rested in my palace and spent some time with some others I love. As soon as I got news of your sickness I rushed here" Flavius responded, by the dark pits under his eyes it was seen that he was lying

"I am glad that your city has overcome this crisis.. I barely got to see any of this and I fell sick to this parasyte inside me. At least my successor may do better than me." Vincent answered, calm as ever because he accepted his fate.

"It is honourable to be resigned to your fate in this manner. Have you gone through purification rituals?" Flavius asked in a curious manner, "one must enter Elysia clean"

"I did, in fact. I wish I could have lived longer... I hope I left a valuable legacy behind." Vincent replied with confidence

"The Goddess works in mysterious and cruel ways at certain time. It is a shame for you to leave us so early. Say, do you have a family? A son?" Flavius replied

"I do not have any children, sadly. I tried my best on making Fortuna proud of me, and I wish so happens." Vincent responded

"So be it, worry not about this for now and try to enjoy your last days on this earth with company. I will surely remain here with you for the duration of the time you have left. About succession I already recieved word on your suggestion and will be gladly accepting it" Flavius patted the bedridden man on the legs

"Yeah... I have a petition to ask you, though." Vincent answered

"Well, spit it out" flavius responded in a joking manner

"This might seem a little too sudden but... I would like you to do the honor of ending my suffering." Vincent asked, nervous whether he was going to accept or not

"In my entire life I have not ordered or personally commited the execution of any man, even though I have the right to do as I like there is a set of code that we Kings must follow in the name of Fortuna. The Goddess frowns upon a king who kills. My concious does not allow me to end the life of a man I loved and tutored. If you wish to go out on your own terms I suggest painless poison." Flavius replied, his mood changed for joking to sorrwful as he realised the true nature of Vincentius's sickness

"I see... It's fine, I understand. Anyone would refuse a request like this.. No one would bare the guilt, even if they were requested to do so. But I will not drink any poison, for I consider that a dishonorous way of dying." Vincent was truly committed to his own philosophy, decided to choose his own end.

"If you wish you could suffer till the very end, that is also an honourable way to leave this earth. Suffering will teach you wisdom and help you in Elysia. Once I whipped myself to learn more about the nature of pain. If you wish to go out with a sword then you could request it from your guard" Flavius replied in a sad voice

"I know what to do. You do not need to worry about me, Basileus." Vincent replied with confidence yet again

"I will stay here with you and keep up correspondence until the day comes. I will not let you die alone and with no one by your side" Flavius responded, shedding a single tear

"I am glad people will not look down upon me... Thank you." Vincent responded

Vincent dismisses Flavius with a smile in his face before the Basileus could leave. He was ready to do the next step.