Everyone was intently listening to Thirteen's narration when suddenly the coachman's laughter interrupted them.
William also took the opportunity to roll down the front window and saw that the coachman had finished dressing.
"What's so funny about that?" William tried asking.
The coachman calmly responded, "You are not the first person to seek acknowledgment from the Tenth Abyss. Many have tried before, even some who are overly confident after completing the path, like me."
This statement stunned William; he had been doubting the other's identity from the start.
"As you can see, I failed and have become a permanent slave of the Tenth Abyss, wearing this irremovable 'mask' and staying here to work for the Abyss, pulling in outsiders with potential like you to the settlement.
Of course, no matter how many people I bring over, the outcome remains the same.
