Tarlon gasped, and he became grim as he pressed, "Are you serious? Are you really saying that the man came to your doorstep, and instead of hurting you or taking your life, he gave you a priceless Regeneration Pill?

"Just repeating it leaves me bemused. We've all heard how he's like—ruthless, murderous, if not downright sick. Decapitation with helicopter blades, and a cannon to the face! He's worse than the devil himself! And you're saying he didn't take your head, despite knowing that you are the Right Military Governor? And he even gave you a Regeneration Pill?! That's way too crazy!"

Arlo cried, "That's not all, Gramps—once my hand grew back, he cut off my right hand! And he vaporized it completely!"

"What?!" Tarlon exclaimed, feeling a chill run down his spine. "So, he gave you the pill, and he cut off your right hand when your left regenerated?! So, now your remaining hand is your left?!"

"Yes, exactly!" Arlo cried. "He's a monster, through and through! Wasting a pill worth t