At the End of the Power

"Today is the day. King Bartali might acquire immortality at the price of the forbidden alchemy after the day has passed. No one can stop him. All the sages died, and only pigs driven by horrendous greed survived on this land. Who would ever console the young and pitiful souls sacrificed for this day? Though the history of Cron may forget thee, I hereby atone for thee with my life. If we ever meet again in next life, I shall protect thee with my life, however much the power tries to strangle me." - From Antonio's Will, the First Captain of Cron Court Guards