Xanges'+Epilogue

 Some few days after her wedding, Madame Cho summoned Xanges to her private study. She had been giving it much thought lately, and she had come to the realization that she had been wrong, all those years ago. Now she knew better.  Xanges entered the room, bringing his cold deathlike presence with him. “Xanges, good. Come in, sit down. I fear that I owe you an apology. I have learned, after many long years, that I should have forgiven you. I am sorry for what I did to you. You have served me well and faithfully. Now, I offer you release. Choose. If you wish, you may continue in my service. If not, I will allow you to finally seek the Divine Essence.”  Xanges stood up, “I believe you already know my answer, Madame,” Xanges answered.  “No, I do not. Tell me, for only I can release you.”  “I have been tired of this life for a long time, only serving you because I had to. Over the years, life improved and now, I wish to go peacefully, without hatred.”  Cho nodded. “Then take my thanks with you, and my forgiveness. Now rest, my friend.”  Xanges felt his consciousness fading and he uttered, “Good-bye, old friend.” He collapsed to the ground, now just a pile of bones.