Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3842

Chapter 3842: Tipping the Scales (Part 1)

The idea of gaining the ability to save their children’s lives hit Raaz and Elina hard.

"Why do you choose for yourselves the role of the lamb when you can at least be a ram?" Ophya continued. "Why be a helpless spectator when your children fight and bleed instead of becoming capable of restoring their mana and stamina?

"Size doesn’t matter with Invigoration. You don’t need to perform complex spells or understand anatomy. One breath and you could restore Lith’s health even if he were beaten an inch from death. The same would apply to Tista, Aran, Solus, and Surin."

The blonde handmaiden pointed her finger at the baby girl, who grabbed it.

"Why cry and call for a healer when you can heal her from any ailment?" Vyla asked. "To be honest, in your shoes, I would Awaken and prolong my life at least long enough to see your grandchildren grow up and marry.

"You can stop using your breathing technique at any time and start aging again. It worked for Valeron the First, why should it be any different for you?"

"I..." Elina thought back at all the nights spent worrying if her newborns were alright, waiting for dawn to visit Nana or disturb Tista for a check-up.

At all the times one of the children had gotten hurt, and she had to rely on someone else’s magical abilities to treat their wounds.

Raaz, instead, clenched his fists, remembering the time Orpal had captured him and how helpless he had felt. Then, his mind shifted to the sight of Elina lying in bed, her face pale and sweaty after the Awakened had attempted to kidnap her.

’If I were Awakened, I could have given Elina a check-up myself instead of pestering Mother and Lith every few minutes.’ He thought.

"Enough!" Lith stomped his way between the handmaidens, anger turning half of his skin into black scales. "You are upsetting my parents."

"Ophya and Vyla are speaking from their hearts, sweetie." Elina replied. "They are worried about us."

"I know, but you and Dad are upset nonetheless." Lith nodded in reply.

"As I said earlier, I apologize if I crossed a boundary." Ophya gave the Verhens a small bow. "Yet I couldn’t forgive myself for remaining silent if something bad were to happen to them. I just wanted to make sure they are aware of their options."

"Honestly, we were not. For that, you have my thanks, Ophya." Raaz returned the bow. "Now, son, what do you think about this?"

"I think Ophya and Vyla are right." Lith’s reply made everyone’s eyes widen in surprise. "Yet I assumed you and Mom refused Awakening because you are aware of the allure of power.

"Healing would just be the bait. Then, you would learn how to use Fusion and Spirit Magic. With each nibble of real magic you’d get, your hunger for ’just a bit more’ power would grow. Please, Dad, tell me I’m wrong.

"That you wouldn’t get swept by magic until your mana core becomes so strong that training is not a choice but a matter of survival."

Lith locked eyes with Raaz for a while, both men knowing that as long as Orpal lived, Raaz would never settle for Invigoration. Not when each breath of Accumulation would allay his trauma and fears.

"If I’m right, however, you’ll have to make sacrifices. Look at Kami and Selia. There’s simply not enough time in a day to study magic, take care of your family, and also of the farm." Lith added after a few seconds.

"There’s a reason I have no hobbies, and all my friends complain I disappear for weeks at a time. But at least I love magic. It’s my job and the path I’ve chosen in life. Can you say the same?"

"Mom, Dad, I’ll support whatever decision you make, but please, don’t take Awakening lightly. Think this thoroughly."

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