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Not from everyone forever. Not from high level gods who were truly looking. But from mid and low level gods and daily detection. From casual scans. From servants, guards, most nobles, most city officials.
It was perfect.
More than enough to turn madness into a workable plan. And now that the practical barrier had moved, the rest of the truth had to be faced.
He turned back to Lily.
She straightened immediately. She had seen the shift in his face.
"What?" she asked.
Sekhmet watched her for a long moment before answering.
"If I do this," he said, "you do not remain just Lily who visits me and returns home untouched."
Lily did not speak.
He continued.
"If I turn you, then I am taking responsibility for what happens after. Your hunger. Your secrecy. Your training. Your protection. Your place."
Her eyes widened slightly.
"You would have to stay close to me," he said. "Very close. Until you leave. It would be better if you delay going to your mom."
