Emma shook her head frantically. "No, that's not it at all. But you're attempting something that even our fathers and forefathers never accomplished, and they're considered the peak of human achievement..."
Her voice trailed off as the true magnitude of what Alaric was proposing began to take flesh in her brain. He wasn't just trying to advance through existing pathways—he was attempting to pioneer an entirely new method of spiritual advancement, one that might fundamentally change how power was acquired and wielded in the entire world if he succeeded
The risks were beyond calculation, but so were the potential rewards.
And despite her terror for his safety, Emma couldn't deny that if anyone had the capability to attempt such an impossible feat, it would be Alaric.
"Fine!" She let out a shaky breath in exasperation before gently grabbing his hand and staring deep into his eyes with intense emotion. "If you dare to die on me... I will kill you."
