Chapter 2117

Ivar jogged his memory. "Paradise Isle is a beautiful island with sun-soaked beaches and breathtaking women. "When you're there, you can have whatever you desire. Men, women—anything you've ever wanted is yours for the taking. "For instance, if I take a liking to another man's wife, I can kill him and claim her—so long as I'm strong enough. "Gambling, drugs—everything that's illegal elsewhere is permitted on Paradise Isle. The only rule is power. If you're strong, you make the rules." Perseus nodded. Ivar's words mirrored what Kent had told him. "So," Perseus continued, "do you know what Paradise Isle is really for? I've heard it's connected to immortality. What do you think? Has your Lord ever mentioned it?" Ivar shook his head with a bitter smile. "Me? I'm not important enough for the Lord to notice. But I do know about immortality." He could tell where the conversation was headed. If Perseus wanted to talk about immortality, Ivar was more than willing to indulge him. "The Eb