StoryDragon quoted The Beautiful Decay by Veo Corva
Something strange is happening in sleepy subterranean Tombtown. Necromancers are disappearing. The crypt is changing. …
Content warning The Beautiful Decay, quote; Spoiler
Finally, Passacath spoke. His voice was a rasping whisper. 'Is it true?' he asked. 'Are you really him? Smythe Townslayer?' She couldn't quite read Smythe's expression. Was that shock? Hurt? Pride? 'You...' He cleared his throat. 'You could say that.' Passacath looked up for the first time, meeting Smythe's surprised gaze. 'Good,' he said. 'Good.' He seemed relieved. And wasn't that a terrifying thought.
— The Beautiful Decay by Veo Corva (Page 147)
Oh no. That is indeed a terrifying thought. I didn't even need the last sentence to be terrified... Oh no... Things must be really bad then...