"They are beyond special," the Diviner agreed.
"Your wife is safe now; she will birth the remaining child without further risk to her life.
But this is only the beginning, Zereph.
Your children will never reach their true potential—the potential needed to survive what is coming—if you remain alive to protect them."
Zereph's brow furrowed, a cold realization dawning on him.
"You... your counsel used to be about my survival.
Now you speak only of my end.
Have you betrayed me, Diviner?"
"You finally noticed," the Diviner said, a look of grim satisfaction on his face.
As Zereph's personal advisor, his role had always been to ensure the King's longevity at any cost.
But since the moment of conception, his advice had shifted entirely toward the preservation of the sons.
"They have to survive, Zereph," the Diviner explained, his gaze piercing.
"No matter what it takes.
Besides, deep down, that is your wish as well.
