Chapter 1568 - Vortexes And Cores (Part 2) (1/2)

”Even my aura is dangerous, let alone my touch.” She just leaned on the Headmaster's desk, crushing it as if it had been made of paper. ”I'll stay here until I can at least restrain my new powers. Once I master them, I can finally start my war!”

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Blood Desert, night time.

Contrary to Lith's hopes, by dinner time Tista had yet to recover. The moment their parents noticed her absence they demanded and obtained an explanation.

”I can't believe you two have been so stupid as to endanger her life!” It wasn't the first time that Raaz scolded Lith, but for Salaark it was a new experience. ”You are supposed to be her wise brother and guide Tista, not to use her as a test subject!

”As for you, what kind of a Guardian can't even protect her own blood? You brought us here boasting about how much you care for my children and look what you've done!”

Salaark would have liked the reply that it had been Tista's idea and that all she had done was to act as a lifeline, but as a parent, she knew that there was no logic good enough to justify what had happened.

”I'm really sorry, Dad. I know that I have no excuses. Tista and I now share the same problem. We are the only two members of a new race and we let it go to our head. I shouldn't have let her try something so dangerous.” Lith said.

”If not for the fact that you both are taller than me and that I would likely break my hand, I would give you two a good spanking!” Elina pointed at Tista and Lith. ”When can we be sure that everything is fine?”

”We already know. Everything is fine.” Salaark replied.

”Unstable life forces crumble quickly whereas Tista's condition has remained stable for hours. The only precaution we must take is to make her rest for a few days until no trace of the trauma remains.”

Tista stirred in her bed, trying to remember the reason why she felt as if someone had kicked her to Lutia and back.

”Gods, I'm aching even in places I didn't think they could ache.” She said while using her breathing technique to check upon her body and finding it normal. ”The silver lining in this mess is that what we learned today can help Nalrond.

”On top of that, if the kids ever reach the blue core, we can properly explain to them the dangers of a split life force without the risk of it looking cool. The most important thing is that Mom and Dad must never-”

The Hush spell that had let her rest undisturbed had also kept her from noticing the other people in the room.

”What were you saying, sweetie?” Raaz crossed his arms, angered by Tista's attempt to cover her mess up.

”What are you two doing here? Weren't you supposed to watch the sunset paint the dunes red or something like that?” She asked.

”We were and we did. We need to talk, young woman!” Her parents first made sure that she was really okay and then scolded Tista for her recklessness.

”First, I'm an adult and you can't tell me what I can't do anymore. Second, knowledge and risks often go hand in hand. How can I learn something about my beast half if-”

She choked on her speech as her parents played the forbidden card.

”You have no idea how scared we had been, seeing you lay motionless on the bed. We felt just like back when you were a kid and suffered from the Strangler. We were afraid of losing you forever.” Elina and Raaz started to cry, holding their daughter as if she might fall dead at any moment.