Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 61

"I know everything," the man said. "I know what is in your heart, and what you are capable of.

"What am I?" Markus whispered into the dark. "What kind of man am I?" He heard no reply, only the sound of the wind rustling through the trees. But then, he heard another voice, like a quiet breath on the wind.

"You are my son."

The words sent a chill through him. He turned around, and there was the man again, standing right in front of him. But now, his face was no longer hidden. His eyes were filled with compassion, and his mouth was curved into a gentle smile.

"No, you can go on," the man said, his voice soft and reassuring. "You are stronger than you think. You are your mother's son, and you have her strength within you. Do not forget that."

Markus stared at him, a thousand questions on his lips. "What happened to your empire?"

The man sighed. "We had so much. We had friends and allies, wealth and power. But we were young and foolish, and our ambitions led us astray."

"Why is this so imp