Chapter 438: Options (1/2)
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'What can I do then? Tell me please! Quickly!' Hearing the explanation Aiden only grew more worried than before.
'[Well… There are two ways to go about this, both are very risky and will have different results. For one, you can simply take back the stolen energy. This would cause her current suffering to come to an end, but will also leave her in this unconscious, Mana Deprived state. Additionally, the damage that was already made would be incredibly difficult to fix, most likely she will remain a crippled being.]'
Aiden frowned as he listened to the first option. Taking this route, he would effectively destroy all hopes and dreams her Master had for the future and leave her as a regular, powerless and weak person. Something he was sure she would rather die than suffer through.
Shaking his head, he asked his System Guide.
'This is not feasible. What else is there to do?'
'[You are correct. Choosing this option would have also made you potentially fail once again. As you have just barely contained the threat of…]' Suddenly, Enya turned silent for a moment, before shifting the discussion.
'[Anyway… The second option would be even more outrageous. It would go against the nature and the rules of this very world. Doing so will be considered blasphemy, the very first step you take against the reign of the Gods of this world. Know that if you go along with it, and if they take note of what you have done, it may cause you or those that you hold dear to your heart to suffer. Remember the memories of your father, that apocalyptic scene… Are you ready to face such threats?]' Instead of giving a straight response, Enya once again asked for confirmation.
Just like before, Aiden didn't hesitate in his answer.
'Yes, no matter the consequences, we need to save her! We can't waste more time, tell me what to do! What is this second option?' Nervous and agitated, Aiden could barely contain himself and his thoughts as he focused most of his attention on the slowly dying mother figure of his.
For a few brief, but at the same time tortuous, tense seconds there was no reaction from his guide.
Eventually, a sigh could be heard, as Enya spoke once again. This time, her tone was calm, carrying a type of warmth, that if Aiden wouldn't be so strained and tired due to the criticality of the situation, would have recognized…
'[It is actually very simple, Aiden. To fix the situation, you need to give her the very thing she is missing. ]'
However, Aiden didn't understand what she was hinting at.
'What do you mean?! What does she need?'
'[What did I say before? What is the root cause of her suffering?]'
'Ehrm… Driving his mind into overdrive, Aiden desperately tried to recount her words for the resolution. 'My Soul Power is basically incompatible with her body, and it is what is causing her to suffer and slowly wither away… So… Wait!'
As the realization hit him, Aiden's eyes went wide with the shocking news.