Chapter 243 Feast 3 (2/2)

I know you say you would not put a child in harm's way, but if it was the only option presented to you, you would do it, would you not?" the Death Lord narrowed her eyes, gazing at Aldrich intently

"I do what I have to do And I haven't had to do anything like that yet"

"There are some that cannot make that decision no matter what I have seen countless of them in my conquests" The Death Lord nodded at Aldrich "You are not one of them You know that you achieve what you desire, youto sacrifice

One of the reasons why I like you You reardless, that isn't e're discussing now, are we? If this is so that will hurt the Chrysalis, I don't think it's prudent to force on her It may drive her away fro one aith harshness, it is tre the her own experience in basically raising the princess she had guarded

"The little one is stronger than you think Just as you, Usurper, have suffered great hardshi+p and grow strong from it, she too can do the same," countered the Death Lord

"The whole point ofis so that people like her won't have to make the same sacrifices I had to," said Aldrich He paused If he was an ordinary hero, he would have left it at that

But he was not "But if this is the only way, I'll try to make it work"

"A noble ideal, but indeed, this is the only way," said the Death Lord "Elsewise you row mentally and physically until she can handle her powers herself

That may take time on the scale of years

I do not know exactly how fast she matures, but you are in a tense situation where you need as much power as you can use now

And believe me, if you are able to tap into the little one's enormous potential, to her affinity to space itself, you will find yourself blessed with incredible powers"

The Death Lord paused for a moment Her expression softened Her usual cocky and proud s The same expression she had used when she comforted Aldrich after he made peace with Adam and Elaine

"I understand that ideal of yours And I was not beingwhen I stated it was noble

There is adoes not befall those who do not deserve it Such as children with no blood on their hands, no idea of the world around theue upon the but faraway dreams unless you have the power to force them into reality

The Chrysalis is a child, yes, but she is also a vast well of power If you synchronize with her, you can take her power andyour Boundary properly

Her power is one you cannot let go Not nohen you are surrounded by hostile powers, not when you need all the power you can lay your hands upon"

"" Aldrich leaned back in his chair He was confident about his position in the world in that he could survive and get stronger, but he also kneas not a top dog yet

Gerard did have a point Coest Sentinels, powerhouses like Eest super in the entire world, Aldrich fell a whole league short

He co able to sureat deal of respect and wariness, did not put hiood point What exactly does strengthening the synchronization bond look like?"

The Death Lord smiled "Quite sirow closer with each other The stronger the attachment between you two, the stabler the bond becomes"

"Basically I just take care of her for a while?" said Aldrich "No harsh training involved?"

"You will have to undergo trials of combat I will set for you two, but none she will not be able to handle Come now, did you think I would toss her into a pit like they did with Rella?" said the Death Lord

Aldrich and Valera eyed the Death Lord again with suspicion

"You two - you truly have no trust in me!" the Death Lord protested

"I'll talk to the Chrysalis and ask her if she wants to go through with the ritual," said Aldrich "This trial phase, if can easily be undone, right?"

"Yes There is no real bond that tethers you two together until the very end Before then, it can be severed with no risk," said the Death Lord

"Then it's a low risk option with high reward I take those" Aldrich stared at the Death Lord

"What is it now? Why stare at me with such intensity?" the Death Lord said coyly, a flirty smile on her lips

Valera leered at the Death Lord

"Speaking of rewards, I do believe you owe rade item, you know? I think I'm quite entitled to reparations here," said Aldrich