Chapter 4103

Chapter 4103: Enemy Within (Part 2)

“I don’t want that choice either,” Vastor said quietly, “but it might become unavoidable. So I need you to think this through—carefully—and then give me your answer. In the meantime, I’ll do everything I can to fix my side of the problem. At the very least, I’ll try to develop a proper birth control spell.”

He took a slow breath.

“If I can’t solve it, I won’t Awaken you. I won’t gamble with your life. I’ve done more than enough wrong as a mage, but I’d rather die than let something happen to you because of me.”

Silence settled over the room, thick and suffocating.

The Master didn’t look away. Zinya didn’t stop turning his words over in her mind.

“Thank you, Zogar,” she finally said after what felt like an eternity. “Thank you for caring enough to tell me the truth. You’re right. I needed to hear it.” She swallowed. “And I take back my answer. I need time.”