"My lady?" Kael's voice broke through my internal dialogue, his brow furrowed in concern at my sudden silence.
"Oh, hold on, Kael. I'm thinking," I said, waving him off as the system screen flickered again.
[ Depends on how you wish to be helped. ]
What help can you even provide? I shot back mentally.
[ How about I warn you beforehand when any danger from the cult is about to strike? ]
No need, I thought immediately. I wasn't about to risk another soul-crushing "price" for something Kael was already perfectly capable of handling.
[ I assumed you would like this. ]
It's not worth it! I countered.
[ Then how about this... I reveal the name of the mastermind behind this cult. ]
My heart skipped a beat. Huh? You can actually do that?
[ Yes. ]
And what would the price be? I asked, my mental tone sharpening. It's not like you'll give away such vital information for a few simple nightmares or a vision. This is the head of the snake we're talking about.
