Chapter 4061

Chapter 4061 — Burden of Power (Part 2)

“Maybe you’re right, but I refuse to believe Uncle Lith, Aran, or Abominus would steal anything from me,” Leria said. “I trust them, and I won’t change my mind just because you say so.”

“Do as you wish, but consider this,” Ajatar replied. “There will come a time when you simply can’t share your research because doing so would burden others. Think back to when you two Awakened. Did you discuss your techniques with each other then?”

“Only after we finished them,” Aran said, shaking his head. “We both wanted enlightenment, and what worked for me wouldn’t have worked for Leria. Our techniques are completely different.”

“Exactly.” Ajatar smiled and ruffled their hair. “That’s one situation where working alone has nothing to do with malice. Now imagine this, Leria—you’re on the verge of a magical breakthrough, but you know it’ll take weeks or even months.

“Would you ask Aran or Lith to help, knowing they’d have to abandon their own research or neglect their families?”

“No,” Leria replied after a moment. “I’d only ask for advice if I was truly stuck. I’d handle the rest myself.”